Definition and Class Characteristics Interviews will be held the week of August 20, 2024 Looking to advance your current career with Nevada County in a law enforcement support role? Nevada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Correctional Technician. This position will work closely with Correctional staff in the capacity of a non-safety, clerical position.
Under general supervision this position controls personnel and incarcerated person passage within the Correctional Facility, serves as incarcerated person booking controller, logs and observes persons visiting incarcerated persons, receives the public, answers phone calls, and performs related duties as the need arises. Incumbents work interchangeably in Central Control, the Front Counter, and Booking areas of the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.
Examples of Duties- Controls security doors and gates into and within the Correctional Facility
- Monitors security cameras used for jail security and reports activities that indicate security problems
- Monitors the radio system and all facility emergencies
- Log safety checks and enter incident reports in JMS
- Assists correctional officers in booking and releasing incarcerated persons
- Receives and searches personal belongings of arrestees; receives money for incarcerated persons and provides receipts; maintains accurate accounts of incarcerated person funds
- Maintains incarcerated person statistics. Calculates and maintains incarcerated person release dates
- Processes and enters court documents
- Operates a computer system to access information on previous arrests, outstanding warrants, and the status of incarcerated persons.
- Files, updates, and purges booking and arrest records of all persons arrested and booked into the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.
- Accepts bail and processes bail forms; verifies bail bonds to ensure all information is accurate; deposits bail and provides receipts
- Receives public, professional, and official visitors for incarcerated persons; receives and refers telephone calls as needed, and provides the public and other individuals and agencies with accurate information
- Provides information and assistance to the general public about the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.
- Logs and observes persons visiting incarcerated persons.
- Opens and scans incarcerated person mail and packages to search for checks, books, monies and contraband
- Performs related job duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills - Practical public relations, computer terminals, clerical, financial, and legal record-keeping practices and procedures
- Standard office methods and equipment
- English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation
- Principles and procedures used in the security of a correctional facility
- Correctional facility security measures and warrant procedures
- Basic California Codes relating to legal procedures and terminology
- Penal, Health and Safety, Welfare and Institution Codes and Code of Civil Procedure
- State and local rules of court and procedures for court commitments, warrants, extradition and bail
- Information required on warrants filed and issued by the court
- Legal documents associated with civil process
For a full job description of the Correctional Technician position click here! Education and Experience RequiredEquivalent to graduation from high school or a GED certificate.
Licenses and CertificatesPossession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions- Must remain seated for long periods of time and operate the Correctional Facility security control console. All positions involve reaching, bending, grasping, lifting up to 25 pounds, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate buttons, switches, keyboards, telephones, and teletype, copy and photographic machines.
- Work is performed in a closed, secured, and often stressful environment, which may include exposure to communicable diseases and violent behavior.
- Incumbents may be required to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Other Requirements- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination, voice stress test, and a background investigation.
- Conviction by any state, the federal government or a foreign government of a crime that could have been punishable by imprisonment in a federal or state prison is disqualifying.
- This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Why Nevada County Sheriff’s Office? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be an impactful organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides meaningful programming to keep us safe and healthy.
This position is full-time and fully benefited. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, and deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options.
You matter at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Your contribution, your worth, and your ideas all have a place here. We thrive on clear and ongoing employee communication, and we strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Phenomenal discoveries happen when people from diverse sets of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Benefits Guide The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health InsuranceThe County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans - Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending AccountsThe County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life InsuranceVoya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Optional Dependent Term Life
- Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision InsuranceNevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
RetirementThe County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAny information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.Nevada County Human Resources Department950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2 Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov www.nevadacountyca.govClosing Date/Time: 8/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
