215 5th Street Marysville, 95901
*LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES
· Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)
· 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire
· Reduced Training Period
· Reduced Probationary Period
· Relocation Assistance May Be Available
*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.
The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the classification of Correctional Officer. Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security.
About the Sheriff’s Department :
The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.
Job Description URL:
https://www.yuba.org/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Organizational%20Se…
Job PDF:
The ideal candidate must be able to multitask, uphold department policies and procedures, and help foster a safe working environment. Applicants must possess the ability to work independently when necessary but have a teamwork mentality.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum: Equivalent to graduation from high school and some college level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field, or at least one year of related work experience involving public contact.
Lateral Minimum: Equivalent to graduation from high school and some college level course work in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field, or at least one year of related work experience involving public contact. Possess a valid California Penal Code 832 certification, successfully completed the STC Certified Correctional Core Course, and at least one year of current, full-time paid corrections experience in an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution, which includes successful completion of a Jail Training Program and a probationary period.
Preferred: In addition to the minimum, the Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.), Correctional Officer Core Course and/or at least one (1) year of paid or volunteer work experience in a correctional setting.
Licenses and Certifications: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment, maintain valid California Class C driver’s license. Possess or obtain first aid and CPR certifications. Possess or obtain California PC 832 certification. Possess or obtain course work in jail operations. In addition, must meet the State of California requirements for public officer status (Govt. Code Section 1031), including: passing a detailed background investigation with a fingerprint check, having no felony convictions, passing a medical and psychological exam, and being at least 18 years of age. Must be a US Citizen at time of appointment (Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 1031 & Vehicle Code Section 2267).
Working Conditions: Work evenings, nights, weekends, holiday extended hours, and rotating shifts. Work with exposure to potentially difficult or dangerous individuals; work in a secured correctional facility; work with exposure to individuals who may be hostile or place the incumbent in a potentially harmful situation. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER HIRING RANGE: $4,809 - $5,290 / Monthly
LATERAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICER HIRING RANGE: $5,290 - $6,252 / Monthly
MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please visit link.
RETIREMENT: Miscellaneous Classifications
Classic: 2% @55 New: 2% @ 62
RETIREMENT: Safety Classifications
Classic: 2% @ 50 New: 2.7% @ 57
For more information about CalPERS Pension, please click on this CalPERS Retirement.
SOCIAL SECURITY:Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program.
MEDICARE:Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program.
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDI provides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI.
MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance.
DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits.
*Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsoredhealth care coverage.
LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves & dependents.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 sessions per incident per policy year.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available.
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION 401(A) PLAN: The County will provide a deferred compensation plan match after the completion of 2 years of service.
UNION AFFILIATION: Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA). Employees electing to enroll must see their Union Representative. To learn more visit Labor Relations.
For Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Deputy Sheriff Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) Benefits Summary.
FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled (Next Application Review Date 01/02/2025)
APPLICATION SCREENING:
An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include supplemental questionnaire (delete if not applicable), copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.
TO APPLY FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER:
ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire (if applicable).
OR
HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.
All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us.
Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.
(Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx)
Applicants must provide the following documents by the filing deadline:
- Completed Yuba County Employment Application - (On-line through CalOpps or in person)
- Copy of valid PC832 Certification (Required for Lateral Applicants)
- Proof of successful completion of STC Correctional Core Course ( Required for Lateral Applicants)
- Proof of Diploma(s) and Unofficial Transcripts
- Copies of Related Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
(Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 10 – 12 weeks for successful candidates).
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) - Peace Officer POST 2-251:
All applicants certified to the Correctional Officer employment list will be required to provide a completed Personal History Statement to the Sheriff's Department prior to or at the department interview. A preliminary review of the PHS will be conducted prior to or at the department interview before any employment offers are made. The Post Officer POST 2-251 PHS is available on the Yuba County website at www.co.yuba.ca.us under the applicant toolbox link, or through POST at www.post.ca.gov/forms.aspx under the background/hiring tab. The Sheriff's Department will contact all applicants directly with specific submission direction.
WRITTEN EXAM & PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST:
Correctional Officer applicants that have successfully completed the application screening process will be invited to participate in the required Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Correctional and Deputy Probation Officer Series Exam and the Standards of Training for Corrections (S.T.C.) Physical Agility Exam. Additional information on the written exam is located at http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_stcformsmanualsandresources.php, reference the Adult Corrections Officer items under Publications. Each candidate must receive a T-Score of 45 or higher on the BSCC written examination and pass all components of the physical agility exam to meet the professional standard criteria adopted by the Department. (NOTE: LATERAL APPLICANTS WILL NOT NEED TO TAKE THE BSCC EXAM BUT MUST PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING.)
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If special accommodations are required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in the Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained by accessing the link on the Human Resources and Organizational Services homepage or by contacting Human Resources.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST:
An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview.
WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:
When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.
DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEW:
The Sheriff’s Department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense.
Contact phone:
(530)749-5637
Contact phone extension:
Natalie Janda
Contact email:
njanda@co.yuba.ca.us
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