Job Description
Join California's elite correctional team as a Weekend Shift Correctional Officer and make a direct impact on public safety. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to serve during critical weekend hours when facility operations demand heightened vigilance. You'll work in a dynamic environment ensuring institutional security, inmate supervision, and emergency response coordination. Ideal candidates seeking career stability with weekend schedules will find unparalleled growth potential and state-sponsored retirement benefits.
Responsibilities
- Supervise inmate activities and enforce facility regulations during weekend shifts
- Conduct security patrols and headcounts to maintain institutional safety
- Respond to emergency situations including disturbances and medical incidents
- Document incidents and maintain accurate shift reports
- Operate security systems and perimeter control equipment
- Train and mentor new correctional staff on weekend protocols
- Coordinate with law enforcement agencies during weekend transports
Qualifications
- Must be 21+ years old with U.S. citizenship
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid California driver's license
- Ability to pass background check, drug test, and physical fitness assessment
- Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Weekend availability including holidays and rotating schedules
- Basic computer proficiency for report documentation
- Previous security or law enforcement experience preferred