Correctional Officer

Before

Before taking the exam, applicants should review the following material: 

• Review fitness test standards

After

Candidates who successfully complete the written exam and physical agility test will be required to successfully complete each of the following steps before proceeding to the background process:

• Pre-interview screening questionnaire
• Oral board interview
• Command staff interview

Applicants must successfully complete each portion of the hiring process to remain eligible. 

 Step 1:  Application Submission Online

• Complete and submit online application at the appropriate link below:
  • Correctional Officer I  (continuous)
  • Correctional Officer II (continuous)
  • Correctional Officer II - Laterals (continuous) 

Step 2:  Physical Fitness Test and Written Exam (Waived for Laterals)

• Physical fitness test and written exam will be taken on the same day. Expect the tests to take up most of the day.
• Applicants who successfully complete both tests will be notified of their ranking by County H.R.

Step 3:  Interview Process

• Eligible applicants will receive a pre-interview questionnaire which must be completed and returned to Placer County Sheriff’s Office H.R. by the given deadline. 
• Eligible applicants will be invited to interview with an oral board. 
• Eligible applicants will be invited to interview with the Captains panel. 

Step 4:   Background process

• Eligible applicants will be given a Personal History Statement which must be completed and returned within 10 days.
• Eligible applicants will be scheduled a psychological exam. 
• Eligible applicants will be scheduled a medical evaluation. 
• Eligible applicants will be given a start date. 

Correctional Officer I Salary

Step 1- $24.95 hr.                                     Step 6 - $28.23

Step 2- $25.57 hr.                                     Step 7 - $28.94

Step 3- $26.21 hr.                                     Step 8 - $29.66 

Step 4- $26.87 hr.                                     Step 9 - $30.40 

Step 5- $27.54 hr.                                     Step 10 - $31.16 

Correctional Officer II Salary

Step 1- $27.51 hr.                                     Step 6 - $31.12

Step 2- $28.19 hr.                                     Step 7 - $31.91

Step 3- $28.90 hr.                                     Step 8 - $32.70 

Step 4- $29.62 hr.                                     Step 9 - $33.52 

Step 5- $30.37 hr.                                     Step 10 - $34.35

Candidates who have experience are eligible to start at a higher step 

Additional Pay Opportunities

Night Shift- 7.5%

Bi-Lingual- 5%

Jail Training Officer- 5% of base salary when training

Critical Incident Response Team- $125 per pay period

Canine Handler- $300per month for canines owned by the county

Overtime is compensated in pay or compensatory time off at one and one half time such employees rate

Career Opportunities

Collateral Assignments

• Canine
• Jail Training Officer
• Critical Incident Response Team
• Gang Team
• Perishable Skills Instructor

Full-Time Assignments:

• Classification Officer
• Facilities Officer
• Title 15 Officer
• Programs Officer

Correctional Officer II are eligible to test for the rank of sergeant after two years of service with Placer County.

Retirement   

Placer County participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System

Current CalPERS members laterally transferring to Placer County will generally be placed in the 3% at 55 Local Safety formula. New hires will generally be placed in the 2.7% at 57 Local Safety formula.

Other Benefits

Medical

Several medical plans are offered through CalPERS, including HMO and PPO plans. The county pays up to 80% of the total premium for the PORAC health plan offered by the county.

Dental

The county pays the full premium for the employee; the employee pays the premium for dependents.

Vision

The county pays the full premium for the employee; the employee pays the premium for dependents.

457/401(k)

Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction. 

Vacation

 0-2 Years:        10 day per year

2-4 Years:        12 days per year

4-9 Years:        15 days per year

9-19 Years:      20 days per year

20+ Years        25 days per year         

Maximum accrual

• 400 hours with less than 10 years of service
• 520 hours with more than 10 years of service

Sick Leave

12 paid days per year, maximum accrual of 1,000 hours. 

Employee Assistance Program

EAP through the county and Sheriff’s Office.

On-duty Workout Program

1 hour per shift based on assignment and staffing levels. 

Education Allowance

Tuition reimbursement for approved classes up to a maximum of $1,200 per calendar year.

Uniform Allowance

$1,065 for Correctional Officers annually. 

Shift Schedule

Placer County employs a bi-weekly, 80 hour pay period. During each pay period, Correctional Officers work six 12-hour shifts and one eight-hour shift. 

Example Shift A                                                      Example Shift B

Sunday- Work                                                           Every other Wednesday- Work

Monday- Work                                                          Thursday- Work

Tuesday- Work                                                          Friday- Work

Every other Wednesday- Work                                 Saturday- Work

Thursday, Friday, Saturday- Off-Duty                       Sunday, Monday, Tuesday- Off-Duty