Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.

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Napa County is recruiting to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Correctional Officer I/II for the Department of Corrections. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officer.

About The Napa County Department of Corrections:

The Napa County Department of Corrections (NCDC) is dedicated to providing professional correctional services to the citizens of Napa County. The Napa County Department of Corrections has jurisdiction over the Napa County Jail facility; it does not operate under the authority of the Napa County Sheriff's Office. The facility houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced incarcerated persons, and is responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment and rehabilitation, including: Classification Diagnosis Intake screening Programs that deal with sentencing alternatives Learn more about the Napa County Department of Corrections HERE! About the

Position of Correctional Officer:

Correctional Office r I is a trainee position. Those hired into this job classification will work initially under close supervision, learning the procedures, practices, techniques, and methods of custody, control, and counseling of incarcerated persons. The Correctional Officer I will receive training in all areas of operations, settings, and assignments. They will be working with a broad range of people in various detention settings and assignments. Correctional Officer II is the fully qualified working level in the Correctional Officer serie s. Incumbents are expected to work independently using judgment and initiative within established department guidelines and procedures.

Pay & Benefits:

View the Summary of Benefits HERE!

Correctional Officer I:

Hourly Rate:

$44.09 (Step 1)

• $52.

50 (Step 5)

Annual Salary:

$91,707.20 (Step 1)

• $109,200 (Step 5) Correctional Officers also receive a 5%

Detention Services Premium Correctional Officer II:

Hourly Rate:

$48.07 (Step 1)

• $57.

31 (Step 5)

Annual Salary:

$99,885.60 (Step 1)

• $119,204.80 (Step 5) Correctional Officers also receive a 5% Detention Services Premium Newly hired Correctional Officers may also qualify for
• : Signing Bonus of $15,000 Vacation Leave Bank of 80 hours upon successful completion of the probationary period (lateral transfers from other agencies only) Student Loan Forgiveness
• Conditions apply based on a version of the Hiring and Promotional Incentive Pilot Program Policy in effect on the hire date.

Position Requirements:

The County jail is a 24/7/365 operation. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd irregular and/or rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. To qualify for this Correctional Officer I/II, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities.

A desirable combination is:

Correctional Officer I Experience:

None required. Some institutional work experience is highly desirable.

Correctional Officer II Experience:

One year of corrections experience in a detention setting.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Equivalent to two years of college with course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, corrections, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.)

The Recruitment & Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The dates for the information session, written examination, and oral panel examination are tentative. Additional details, including confirmed dates, times, and locations, will be provided once they have been finalized. The recruitment process in order to establish an eligibility list includes: Completion of the employment application Minimum qualification application screening Mandatory Information Session BSCC Written Examination Study Guide for the written exam : Adult-Corrections-Officer-Juvenile-Corrections-Officer

• Probation-Officer-Study-Guide-PDF (countyofnapa.

org) Oral Exam (Panel Interview) To be placed on the eligibility list for the Correctional Officer I/II classification at Napa County, you must successfully complete all steps in the selection process. The Information Session will be waived for candidates who live out of state or more than 200 miles from Napa, CA. Human Resources reserves the right to cancel or make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the examination dates and/or times as the need occurs and/or depending on the number of applications received. Review the full job description for these classifications below: Correctional Officer I Correctional Officer

II DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

ADA ACCOMMODATION

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303. Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.