Correctional Officer II - LATERAL ($15k Signing bonus)

Correctional Officer II - LATERAL ($15k Signing bonus)

Salary

$99,985.60 - $119,204.80 Annually

Location

2210 Napa Vallejo Highway, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1069-2026-07-23LC

Department

Corrections

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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The Napa Valley

Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of Californias preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valleys strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. LEARN MORE HERE.

The Position

This is a LATERAL RECRUITMENT for the Correctional II classification at Napa County. Only those who meet the LATERAL Correction Officer II requirements are eligible to be considered for this recruitment. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Applicants for this LATERAL recruitment will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Be an ACTIVE Correctional Officer in the State of California.

• Achieved a passing score on the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Adult Corrections Officer written examination.

• Completed the California BSCCs Adult Corrections Officer Core Course.

• Completed the California BSCCs Adult Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course (also referred to as the 832 Penal Code Course).

Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officer.

About Napa County Department of Corrections & Position:

The Napa County Department of Corrections (NCDC) is dedicated to providing professional correctional services to the citizens of Napa County. The Napa County Department of Corrections has jurisdiction over the Napa County Jail facility; it does not operate under the authority of the Napa County Sheriff's Office. The facility houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced incarcerated persons, and is responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment and rehabilitation, including:

• Classification
• Diagnosis
• Intake screening
• Programs that deal with sentencing alternatives

The Correctional Officer II is the fully qualified working level in the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents are expected to work independently using judgment and initiative within established department guidelines and procedures.

Learn more about the Napa County Department of Corrections HERE!

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $48.07 (Step 1) - $57.31 (Step 5)
• Annual Salary: $99,885.60 (Step 1) - $119,204.80 (Step 5)

Correctional Officers also receive a 5% Detention Services Premium

• Public Service Employee Unit Benefits Summary

Additionally, newly hired Correctional Officers may also qualify for*:

• Signing Bonus of $15,000
• Vacation Leave Bank of 80 hours upon successful completion of the probationary period (transfers from other agencies only)
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Conditions apply based on a version of the Hiring and Promotional Incentive Pilot Program Policy in effect on the hire date.

Position Requirements for Correctional Officer II:

• The County jail is a 24/7/365 operation. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd irregular and/or rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

To qualify for Correctional Officer II classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: One year of corrections experience in a detention setting.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Equivalent to two years of college with course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, corrections, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.

Recruitment & Selection Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the current vacancies are filled.
• Those who meet the position requirements as a Correctional Officer II (LATERAL) will be invited to the oral examination (panel interview). Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis until the current vacancies are filled.
• Those who pass the oral examination (panel interview) will be placed on the Correctional Officer II - LATERAL eligibility list and will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration.
• Lateral candidates selected to continue in the hiring process will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation, a psychological evaluation, a polygraph test, a pre-employment medical physical, and a Live Scan.

Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.

Example of Duties

Review the full job description for this classification below:

• Correctional Officer II

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

ADA ACCOMMODATION:

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -

Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -

Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:

https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -

Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -

All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

01

Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions: The following questions are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications for the selection process. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be reviewed. Please be complete and accurate in answering the questions. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and/or resume will not be reviewed when reviewing the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

02

An Eligibility List for both female and male applicants must be established due to responsibility for searches during the intake process as well as general supervision duties. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officers. Please indicate your gender below.

• Male
• Female

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?

• Yes
• No

04

The minimum age for employment within the Napa County Correctional Facility is 21 years old. Are you at least 20 1/2 years old at the time of application submission?

• Yes
• No

05

To qualify for this position, you will be required to go thorough background investigation conducted by a private investigator. This may include a review of your criminal, financial, and employment history, as well as interviews with references such as friends and neighbors. Do you agree to participate in the background investigation process?

• Yes
• No

06

To qualify for this position, you will be required to participate in both a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination. Do you agree to participate in the psychological and polygraph examination?

• Yes
• No

07

If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

08

Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd, irregular and/or rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing to work on call?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have education that is equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you currently working as a Correctional Officer in a jail setting in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have at least one year of corrections experience in a detention setting?

• Yes
• No

13

Please indicate the type of detention settings where you have worked. Please check all that apply.

• Correctional Jail
• Prison System Setting
• Juvenile Detention Setting
• I have not worked in a detention setting.

14

If you answered "YES" to Supplemental Question #11, please provide the following information in your response: A. Name of Employer B. Duration of Employment (Years AND Months) C. Summary of your responsibilities If you answered "NO" to Supplemental Question #11, your application may be removed from this LATERAL recruitment for the Correctional I/II position at Napa County.

15

Have you passed the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Adult Corrections Officer Written Examination?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you successfully completed the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Core Course?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you successfully completed the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course (also referred to as the 832 Penal Code Course)?

• Yes
• No

18

Did you attach copies of your California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Officer Core Course Certificate and BSCC Officer Supplemental Core Course (also known as the Penal Code 832 Course) Certificate to your application? Applications that do not include the required certificates as attachments at the time of submission may be removed from consideration for this lateral recruitment. These certifications are required and must be submitted with your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Napa

Address 1195 Third Street, Suite 110

Napa, California, 94559

Phone 707-253-4303

Website http://www.napacountycareers.com