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Correctional Officers must possess the following: ability to establish a tolerant rapport with persons of differing ethnic and socioeconomic background; good oral and written communication skills; maturity, integrity, emotional stability, and good judgment; and the ability to work in a frequently hostile, unpredictable, and unpleasant environment.

APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

As a condition of employment with the Sheriff's Office, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph examination and medical and psychological examinations (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Fresno County Detention Facilities are "no-hostage" facilities. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a valid Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent.

Other: Under California Penal Code Section 831.5, the Correctional Officer I classification is defined as a public officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing public officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state and local legislation.

Note: Incumbents must successfully complete the training requirements mandated by California Penal Code Section 831.5 (c) prior to completion of the one (1) year probationary period

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this position by the filing deadline.
A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application.
Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current and complete education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may disqualify the applicant from consideration.
In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Failure to completely list education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
Documentation of your United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent may be requested to verify completion of qualifying education.
Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants will be scheduled for the process listed below:

Written Examination - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in one of two written examination processes. The first written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of February 13th 2023. The second written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 13th 2023. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 if a notice has not been received one week prior to the date of the exam.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended for an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

NOTE: The written examination is developed and mandated by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The BSCC has a Candidate Orientation Booklet available to applicants interested in an overview of the exam. You may download a copy of the Candidate Orientation Booklet at the following link: http://www.bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/upl... (Download PDF reader)

HOW TO APPLY:

Online only: Applications can be found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/career...

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