Correctional Deputy II - Extra-Help - County of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CA
About the Job
Note: To be considered for this position you must have completed one year of work experience as a Correctional Deputy I or equivalent AND achieved a passing score on the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Selection Examination for the Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, and Probation Officer Classifications for Local Corrections.
In the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Correctional Deputy IIs in extra-help positions work in a team environment to maintain the safety and security efforts of inmates, respond to emergencies, supervise inmate conduct, and utilize de-escalation and communication techniques, as needed. They are required to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
The Sheriff's Office New Generation/Direct Supervision Detention Facility has evolved from an era of linear incarceration, to incorporating advanced technologies and officer skills development. As a result, the Sheriff's Office is eager to hire professional correctional staff who have exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to exercise a solid management-style approach to working with inmates. The most successful and qualified Correctional Deputy II - Extra-Help candidates are those who:
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and can maintain patience and professionalism in maintaining the custody of incarcerated individuals
- Possess experience working in a California correctional facility
- Have superb problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful and decisive
- Are able to effectively use computers for email and word processing
Effective 5/22/23, individuals who possess United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien OR have the legal authorization to work in the United States under federal law, will be considered to meet the citizenship minimum standards for this position.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Intermittent, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most regular employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Intermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list.
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