Job Description
Join Fresno County's elite public safety team as a Correctional Officer working essential weekend shifts. Protect our community while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. This vital role demands integrity and vigilance in maintaining facility security and inmate welfare.
Why Join Us? Weekend shifts offer exceptional work-life balance with fixed schedules. Enjoy premium pay differentials, retirement plans, and health benefits while serving Fresno County residents. We provide paid training and professional development pathways.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility regulations 24/7 on weekends
- Conduct security patrols, headcounts, and perimeter checks
- Respond to emergencies and incidents using de-escalation techniques
- Process inmate admissions, releases, and transfers accurately
- Document incidents and maintain detailed shift reports
- Operate security systems including control panels and surveillance equipment
- Participate in emergency response drills and training exercises
Qualifications
- Minimum 21 years old with U.S. citizenship
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid California Driver's License
- Pass background investigation and polygraph examination
- Successfully complete physical fitness assessment
- Basic First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire
- Ability to work rotating weekend shifts (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)
- No felony convictions or misdemeanor domestic violence charges