Correctional Officer I/II - Continuous Opening ($15k signing bonus!)
Napa County 2210 Napa Vallejo Highway, California, United States
- Location: 2210 Napa Vallejo Highway, California, United States
- Categories: CORRECTIONS
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jun 18, 2025
Job Description:
Correctional Officer I/II - Continuous Opening ($15k signing bonus!)
Description
The Napa ValleyInternationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
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Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. LEARN MORE HERE. .
The Position
Napa County is recruiting to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Correctional Officer I/II. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officer. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
About Napa County Department of Corrections:
The Napa County Department of Corrections (NCDC) is dedicated to providing professional correctional services to the citizens of Napa County. The Napa County Department of Corrections has jurisdiction over the Napa County Jail facility; it does not operate under the authority of the Napa County Sheriff’s Office. The facility houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced incarcerated persons, and i s responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment and rehabilitation, including:
- Classification
- Diagnosis
- Intake screening
- Programs that deal with sentencing alternatives
Salary Information:
Correctional Officers also receive a 5% Detention Services Premium in addition to the salary listed below.
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026
Newly hired Correctional Officers may also qualify for*:
- Signing Bonus of $15,000
- Vacation Leave Bank of 80 hours upon successful completion of the probationary period (transfers from other agencies only)
- Student Loan Forgiveness
Correctional Officer I:
Hourly: $42.60 (Step 1) - $50.72 (Step 5)
Annually: $88,608.00 (Step 1) - $105,497.60 (Step 5)
Correctional Officer II:
Hourly: $46.44 (Step 1) - $55.37 (Step 5)
Annually: $96,595.20 (Step 1) - $115,169.60 (Step 5)
About the Position of Correctional Officer I/II:
Correctional Officer I is a trainee position. Those hired into this job classification will work initially under close supervision, learning the procedures, practices, techniques, and methods of custody, control, and counseling of inmates. The Correctional Officer I will receive training in all areas of operations, settings, and assignments. They will be working with a broad range of people in various detention settings and assignments. Correctional Officer II is the fully qualified working level in the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents are expected to work independently using judgment and initiative within established department guidelines and procedures.
Position Requirements for Correctional Officer I/II:
- The County jail is a 24/7/365 operation. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd irregular and/or rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
- Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.
- Must be legall y authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
- Experience: None required. Some institutional work experience is highly desirable.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Equivalent to two years of college with course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, corrections, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.)
- Experience: One year of corrections experience in a detention setting.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Equivalent to two years of college with course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, corrections, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.
The Recruitment Process:
Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The next review of applications will be the week of January 12, 2025. T he dates for the information session, written examination, and oral panel examination are tentative and will be provided in more detail once scheduled.
The recruitment process in order to establish an eligibility list includes:
- Completion of the employment application
- Minimum qualification application screening
- Mandatory Information Session
- BSCC Written Examination
- Oral Exam (Panel Interview)
ADDITIONAL INFO FOR THE BSCC WRITTEN EXAM:
- Study Guide for the written exam: Adult-Corrections-Officer-Juvenile-Corrections-Officer--Probation-Officer-Study-Guide-PDF (countyofnapa.org)
- Napa County does not accept test scores from outside agencies.
- If you meet the Correctional Officer II requirements, your application may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis regarding the BSCC written examination requirement.
Human Resources reserves the right to cancel or make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the examination dates and/or times as the need occurs and/or depending on the number of applications received.
Example of Duties
Review the full job description for these classifications below:
- Correctional Officer I
- Correctional Officer II
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101).
ADA ACCOMMODATION
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous