Job Description
Join Sacramento County's elite corrections team as a Night Shift Correctional Officer. This critical public safety role offers unparalleled job stability, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your community during vital overnight hours. Enjoy competitive pay, state retirement benefits, and career advancement opportunities within one of California's most respected government agencies. Work in a secure, structured environment while making a tangible impact on community safety.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and maintain secure facility operations during overnight shifts
- Conduct regular security checks and perimeter patrols to ensure facility integrity
- Enforce institutional rules and protocols with professionalism and de-escalation techniques
- Document incidents, observations, and daily logs using standardized reporting systems
- Respond to emergencies and medical situations following established protocols
- Collaborate with day-shift officers for seamless transition of critical information
- Participate in ongoing training programs to maintain certification requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
- Valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification
- Minimum 1 year security/corrections or related experience
- Ability to pass comprehensive background investigation and physical fitness test
- Strong observational skills and crisis intervention abilities
- Valid California driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to work rotating night shifts with variable schedules
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for government security clearance