Correctional Deputy II - County of Sonoma

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.

When you join the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, you become part of a strong law enforcement family that makes a difference in our community. You can also look forward to excellent benefits including:

• County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850
• Premium pay of $1.15/hour for basic bilingual and $1.50/hour for fluent bilingual, in addition to the hourly pay rate, for bilingual assignments
• Premium pay for specialty assignments, ranging from 2.5% to 10.0%
• Differential pay for evening and night shifts
• Onsite workout facilities
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
• County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement is fully integrated with Social Security

^Hiring Incentives
The Sheriff's Office is currently offering a $25,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first three years of service.
 
 Other incentives which may be offered, if applicable, include:

• Advanced paid vacation and/or sick leave (up to 24 hours per leave type) 
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

About the Position

In the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Correctional Deputy IIs process, care for, and manage individuals held in lawful detention. Deputies can be assigned to various work areas including: central control, classification, contact visiting, court holding/movement, crisis negotiation, detention alternatives, disciplinary grievance, facility training, gang intelligence, K-9 handler, mental health, policy and compliance, pre-trial program, and the specialized emergency response team. They are required to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime hours.

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 recruit and develop 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 candidates are those who demonstrate excellent communication skills and can maintain patience and professionalism in maintaining the custody of incarcerated individuals.

Serving the community since 1850, the Sheriff's Office employs over 700 employees to protect and secure the half-million residents within the 1,768 square miles of Sonoma County. With a staff of over 300 employees, the Detention Division is committed to serving the California and County of Sonoma by providing a secure, safe, and humane environment for both the staff and inmates. With more than 15 different highly-trained and specialized units, you can be confident that a career with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office will be anything but monotonous.

After being hired and receiving appropriate training, Deputies are assigned to the Main Adult Detention Facility (MADF) and/or North County Detention Facility (NCDF). Additionally, there are a variety of specialty assignments available, which are assigned on a “most qualified” basis and are entitled to a premium. 

Would you like to learn more about joining the Sheriff's Office? Visit our Personnel Bureau website or contact us and speak to the Sheriff's recruiting team at 707.565.2779 or email Sheriff-Recruitment@sonoma-county.org.
 
When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. Please visit www.sonomacountyconnections.org and www.santarosachamber.com for additional information about the community. 

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.