CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I -USA-Job-ID-7988

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APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office is offering exciting Correctional Officer I career opportunities for individuals interested in the Criminal Justice field. Successful candidates will control and oversee activities of inmates detained within the detention facilities of the Sheriff’s Office; and perform related work as required.

Correctional Officers must possess the following: ability to establish a tolerant rapport with persons of differing ethnic and socioeconomic background; good oral and written communication skills; maturity, integrity, emotional stability, and good judgment; and the ability to work in a frequently hostile, unpredictable, and unpleasant environment.

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APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

As a condition of employment with the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator’s Office, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination, and medical and psychological examinations (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Fresno County Detention Facilities are “no-hostage” facilities. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a United States’ high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

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License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a valid Class “B” driver’s license, or equivalent.

Other: Under California Penal Code Section 831.5, the Correctional Officer I classification is defined as a public officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing public officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state and local legislation.

Note: Incumbents must successfully complete the training requirements mandated by California Penal Code Section 831.5 (c) prior to completion of the one (1) year probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the Job Information Flyer and click “Apply” to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: Please Note:

It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.

Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:

All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.

A valid driver’s license number.

Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.

Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Written BSCC Examination – Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. Exams will be held monthly. Applicants who cannot attend their scheduled exam can reapply and be scheduled for the next available written exam. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months, and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Please Note:

The written examination is developed and mandated by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The BSCC has a Candidate Orientation Booklet available to applicants interested in an overview of the exam. You may download a copy of the Candidate Orientation Booklet at the following link: http://www.bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/COB.pdf (Download PDF reader). The BSCC Selection Exam for Local Corrections is a newly developed, statewide examination in use by California agencies for the selection of entry-level Adult Corrections Officer (ACO), Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO), and Probation Officer (PO), effective August 17, 2020. Applicants who have taken the previous version of this exam (BSCC Correctional Officer) are unable to transfer test scores, as the new exam version contains updated content and revised scoring criteria.

Applicants who have taken the new exam either with Fresno or another county after the effective date of August 17, 2020, may submit their results by the filing deadline in lieu of taking the exam again. You must either attach a copy of your results to your online employment application or email a copy to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov.

The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.

Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Positions in this classification are in MEDICAL GROUP IV – Safety Officer: This group includes law enforcement positions which are covered by the Safety Officer provisions of the County’s retirement plan. Sound physical condition in all respects is required because of exposure to and need to counteract and control, violent action or behavior. Heavy physical activity as described in Medical Group III may be encountered occasionally to frequently depending upon specific assignments and emergency situations.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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