Sheriff's Correctional Officer (Open)

The County of San Mateo's Sheriff's Office is dedicated to improving the quality of life within the community. Here is your opportunity to make a difference by beginning a career in law enforcement! We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to serve as Correctional Officers responsible for the supervision of incarcerated individuals in County detention facilities.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is eagerly seeking passionate individuals to join our team of over 700 dedicated staff and approximately 500 volunteers. As an agency, we are committed to the values of Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion, ensuring that we provide exceptional service to all citizens and visitors.

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics :

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact successfully with incarcerated persons, fellow officers, and other staff members.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution with the ability to defuse conflicts, negotiate disputes, and employ de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Be physically fit and have knowledge of self-defense tactics.
• Possess strong observation skills to detect signs of potential security threats, identify behavioral changes in incarcerated persons, and monitor the overall environment for any safety concerns.
• Be emotionally resilient and have the ability to manage stress as well as cope with challenging situations.
• Ability to work well in a team, follows instructions, is supportive of colleagues and promotes a cohesive and safe working environment.
• Demonstrated track record of professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Has the ability to handle crises and emergency situations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING

The required test scores for Sheriff’s Correctional Officer applicants must be completed before submitting an online application. The following describes the required application materials :

Step 1 : Application Submission :

All applicants are required to submit an online application to be considered. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of required test scores must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. Applications submitted without the required attachments will be rejected.

Step 2 : Written Examination :

Applicants for the Sheriff’s Correctional Officer have four options for meeting the written examination requirement – (a) submittal of a valid and passing T-Score on the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) exam dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application or (b) possession of a passing score on the National Testing Network (NTN) Corrections REACT Examination dated within the last 12 months prior to the date of application or (c) possession of a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation certification (CDCR) or possession of an Adult Corrections Officer Core completion certificate from a certified Standard and Training for Corrections (STC) academy from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) or (d) possession of an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university.

NOTE : PELLETB Test scores or results from other training organizations or law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TESTING

PELLETB :

Applicants can complete the PELLETB exam at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. The areas covered by the test include spelling, vocabulary, clarity, reading and CLOZE (use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words). Applicants are responsible for contacting South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium and self-enrolling in the required written exam.

National Testing Network (NTN) Corrections REACT Examination (Online option) : Applicants can register with NTN and schedule for the written examination by visiting www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select “Find Jobs”, then select “Corrections Jobs” and sign up for [San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office]. You must take the examination first before applying. Candidates who have already completed the National Testing Network (NTN) examination may submit their results through NTN to our agency. The exam must have been taken within one year of your submitted application. Candidates must meet the minimum passing scores.

Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Education :

A high school graduate or passing the General Education Development (GED) test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or completion of at least 30 college units from an accredited or approved institution to apply.

Skill / Ability to :

Licensure / Certification :

Other Requirements :

Open. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of required test scores must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

The examination / selection process will consist of the steps detailed in order below.

Step 3 : Application Appraisal (weight : 100%) :

Applicants who meet the written examination requirement as outlined in Step 2 and meet the qualifications for the position will be placed on the eligible list for a period of six months.

After placement on the eligible list, qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the following departmental process with The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office :

Oral Interview :

Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview with the Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Bureau.

Physical Agility Exam :

Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a physical agility test which may include, but is not limited to, the following events : weight drag, obstacle course, fence / wall climb and 1.5 mile run completed in 15 minutes or less.

Candidates must successfully pass both the departmental interview and the departmental physical agility test to be hired for the position of Sheriff’s Correctional Officer.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE : Continuous

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

HR Contact : Ximena Burns (08092023) (Sheriff's Correctional Officer - H058)

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