What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Technician I - Permanent and Limited Term position at County of San Luis Obispo?
The Sheriff's Office is seeking self-motivated administrative support professionals to fill permanent and Limited Term, full-time Correctional Technician positions.
The Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Correctional Technician I. Correctional Technician I is part of a career series for Correctional Technician I/II/III.Correctional Technician I is the entry level position of the Correctional Technician series. Upon appointment to the position, new employees will undergo a comprehensive training program with frequent evaluation. After initial training incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of duties for the position. Under general supervision incumbents in the position, perform a variety of duties in support of maintaining a safe and secure custody environment. Responsibilities include booking, processing, and monitoring of detainees, and performing other related work as required.
In addition, incumbents may be assigned to reception, booking, control rooms or other areas of the County Jail or Court Services. Assignments may require responsibilities associated with the oversight of inmate's activities and verbal inmate interaction on a limited basis. This series is distinguished from Correctional Deputy in that the latter is responsible for law enforcement activities inside and outside of detention facilities.
Employees in limited term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent, full-time employees, therefore will be eligible to earn vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. The sunset date for the position is June 30, 2026.Click here, to learn more about the divisions and units within the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office.
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This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.
Licenses and Certificates:
Certain positions within the classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver’s license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.
- This is a 24 hour facility and shifts rotate.
- Thrives in a negative environment; they see, hear and read things that are sad, disgusting and disturbing; they talk with parents and other family members who may get upset and angry about their loved one who is in custody.
- Effectively organizes and prioritizes their workload continually throughout the shift amid competing priorities and distractions.
- Demonstrates that they are a productive member of the work team and have a positive, can-do attitude.
To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:
- Any felony conviction
- Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
- Poor employment history
- Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
- Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
- Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
- Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
- Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
- Any crime committed against a child
- Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
- Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
Salary : $46,301 - $59,093
