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Santa Cruz County, CA

SHERIFFS CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Pay: $100,206/yr

Posted: 07/09/2026

Location: Santa Cruz, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$76,763 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Introduction The County of Sa nta Cruz invites you to apply for the position of

SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER

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7/31/2026 11:59:00 PM 7/31/2026 11:59:00 PM 6/26/2026 11:59:00 PM County of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County is a special place to live and work and offers a wide variety of educational, cultural and recreational opportunities. Santa Cruz County has approximately 270,000 residents and is situated in the northern area of Monterey Bay, 70 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles southwest of the Silicon Valley. The County's natural beauty is apparent in its pristine beaches, lush redwood forests, and rich farmland. It has an ideal Mediterranean climate with low humidity and 300 days of sunshine a year. Its unique shops and restaurants, coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including theater, music, art, as well as golfing, surfing, hiking and biking offer a wealth of leisure activities. Higher education includes Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz, with two additional State Universities less than an hour away. These elements of high-quality living make Santa Cruz one of California's most desirable areas. The County offers great benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and CalPERS retirement. The County of Santa Cruz is a great place to work!

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SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Santa Cruz County, CA Santa Cruz, California United States View Map Salary:

$7,144 - 9,557 /

Month USD Posted:

Jun 30, 2026

Location:

Santa Cruz,California Full Time

CORRECTIONS

Public Safety