Correctional Officer I

JOB •

HIRING BONUS

•NEW

RECRUIT - UP TO

$15,000Under supervision, supervises inmates and a variety of inmate activities in a detention facility; maintains security and monitors inmate behavior; performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION

EXERCISEDExercises no supervision.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Receives, books, searches, photographs, and fingerprints inmates; supervises and monitors inmate conduct during booking and screening procedures; receives and records personal property of inmates; assures that inmates are clothed and assigned to cells.

Maintains security of inmates by taking periodic counts and by surveillance of activities; supervises and monitors inmate activities during meals, work assignments, cleaning assignments and other activities; periodically inspects custodial facility and living quarters for cleanliness and proper order; escorts inmates to specified locations inside custodial facilities; prepares and completes records, reports, and forms.

Identifies and monitors inmates with special needs including psychological and/or drug-related problems; provides basic medical assistance when necessary, during medical emergencies; maintains discipline and orderly conduct; applies appropriate restraints on inmates; subdues violent inmates.

Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmate and visitors; examines mail and packages to be received by inmates; answers question and provides information to inmates and the public.

Keeps inventory of clothing and other supply items; completes receipts; processes civil request forms; performs a variety of duties related to the operation of the facilities.

Screens parole applications; discharges or transfers inmates, prepares inmates for release; prepares appropriate reports and paperwork, releases personal property.

Performs duties consistent with AB 2197 and Penal Code 831.5 (i) as follows: arrest without warrant upon reasonable cause to believe that a misdemeanor or felony has occurred in the presence of the officer; search property, cells, prisoners or visitors; conduct strip or body cavity searches of prisoners in accordance with applicable law; conduct searches and seizures pursuant to a duly issued warrant; segregate prisoners; and classify prisoners for the purposes of housing or participation in supervised activities.

Stays current with knowledge related to public safety by attending professional conferences and in-service education programs, as well as by reviewing information obtained from Department memoranda, staff meetings and professional publications to attain and maintain public safety-related knowledge and skills and determine the impact of developments and change on providing service excellence.

Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the county.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO

CLASSIFICATIONConducts internal affairs investigations; participates in disciplinary hearings and actions; conducts criminal investigations within the facility; investigates criminal and gang related activities within the facility; reviews inmate classifications.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO

TRAININGConducts pre-employment investigations; coordinates and implements the Correctional Officer training programs.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO

TRANSPORTSearches and restrains inmates to be transported; transports inmates to and from courts, prisons, jails, and other facilities; supervises and secures prisoners during transport; provides security at court; serves as bailiff as necessary; inspects and maintains vehicles as assigned.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

May be assigned disaster service worker responsibilities as directed.

Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible. Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Of those passing the initial assessment, only the top 15 will move forward to the appraisal panel. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. If only one assessment is conducted, the weight for that assessment will be 100%.

THE WRITTEN EXAM

(PASS/FAIL)

IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026THE APPRAISAL PANEL

(100%)

AND PHYSICAL AGILITY

(PASS/FAIL)

ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-8685. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses, and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application. For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST

The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes. Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications• are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County. Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or hr@maderacounty.com.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted (Live Scan) and/or undergo a background investigation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITYMadera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.