Job Description
Join the State of California's elite correctional team as a Night Shift Correctional Officer in San Diego. This vital role ensures public safety while offering competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and pension plans. Work in a dynamic environment where your dedication directly impacts community protection. Enjoy shift differential pay and comprehensive health coverage while serving your state.
Responsibilities
- Maintain security and order during overnight hours in correctional facilities
- Conduct regular inmate counts and perimeter checks
- Respond to emergencies and incidents with de-escalation techniques
- Document all incidents and shift activities accurately
- Supervise inmate activities during night operations
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies during critical incidents
- Enforce facility rules and regulations consistently
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid California Driver's License
- Ability to pass background check and psychological evaluation
- Physical fitness to meet correctional standards
- Basic computer literacy for documentation systems
- Experience in security or law enforcement preferred
- Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
- Must be 21 years of age or older