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Sheriff's Correctional Deputy
County of Tulare
Sheriff Dept HR Only
Location
Visalia, California, 93291
Salary
$71,844.85 - $87,559.63
per year
Type
Closes
March 2, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing the daily care, security, and supervision of adult inmates in a county jail, including processing their intake and release, handling transports, and maintaining order in both the facility and courtroom settings.
It also includes investigating incidents, writing reports, and assisting in court proceedings as a peace officer.
A good fit would be someone with strong interpersonal skills, physical fitness, and a commitment to public safety who can handle high-stress situations and follow strict protocols.
Key Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility for peace officer status
- At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass a background check, physical exam, and psychological evaluation
- Knowledge of basic math for records-keeping and inventory
- Strong communication skills to interact with diverse groups and write clear reports
- Physical ability to restrain inmates, transport prisoners, and maintain security
- Willingness to carry weapons and work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Full Job Description
To apply principles and practices of corrections in the care and custody of adult prisoners incarcerated in all levels of security, including a maximum security detention facility.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in positions of this class are expected to assume responsibility for performance of assigned journey level duties. This is a peace officer position (while on duty) and incumbents may carry weapons.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a Sheriff's Sergeant.
Requirements
Processes the reception, detention and release of adult inmates.
Handle the most difficult and complex tasks and duties within the institution.
Maintain institutional security on a 24 hour basis.
Learn the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise assigned groups of adults engaged in work details and leisure time activities.
Transport inmates and prisoners safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, in a variety of situations.
Apply the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Detention Division.
Confer with the Sergeant on problem situations.
Write reports of activities and incidents.
Learn the principles of jail operations and tasks of the Sheriff's Correctional Deputy.
Operate and maintain fire suppression equipment.
Conduct criminal investigations and prepare cases for submission to the District Attorney's Office.
Appear in court as a witness.
Maintain the chain of evidence related to criminal prosecution and internal disciplinary matters.
Investigate incidents of inmate misconduct and victimization.
Attend training programs and activities.
Attend assigned court.
Assist with all courtroom procedures.
Maintain security and order of the courtroom and the judge's chambers.
Summon and seat jurors, attorneys, and witnesses, and direct observers to seating areas.
Announce verdicts.
Assist in assembling and securing trial evidence.
Post courtroom dockets.
Set up equipment for courtroom demonstrations.
Guard jurors during deliberations, arrange for food, lodging, and personal needs, and escort them to meals and lodging.
Detain, search, guard, and transport prisoners.
Keep records of prisoner movements and write reports on courtroom incidents.
Process the reception, detention and release of adult inmates.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
Handle the most difficult and complex tasks and duties within the institution.
Maintain institutional security on a 24 hour basis.
Learn the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise assigned groups of adults engaged in work details and leisure time activities.
Transport inmates and prisoners safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, in a variety of situations.
Apply the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Detention Division.
Confer with the Sergeant on problem situations.
Write reports of activities and incidents.
Learn the principles of jail operations and tasks of the Sheriff's Correctional Deputy.
Operate and maintain fire suppression equipment.
Conduct criminal investigations and prepare cases for submission to the District Attorney's Office.
Appear in court as a witness.
Maintain the chain of evidence related to criminal prosecution and internal disciplinary matters.
Investigate incidents of inmate misconduct and victimization.
Attend training programs and activities.
Attend assigned court.
Assist with all courtroom procedures.
Maintain security and order of the courtroom and the judge's chambers.
Summon and seat jurors, attorneys, and witnesses, and direct observers to seating areas.
Announce verdicts.
Assist in assembling and securing trial evidence.
Post courtroom dockets.
Set up equipment for courtroom demonstrations.
Guard jurors during deliberations, arrange for food, lodging, and personal needs, and escort them to meals and lodging.
Detain, search, guard, and transport prisoners.
Keep records of prisoner movements and write reports on courtroom incidents.
Process the reception, detention and release of adult inmates.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Knowledge of:
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Knowledge of:
Inventory and records-keeping.Math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.Skill/Ability to:Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.Read and understand moderately complex information.Copy information and clearly and legibly write grammatically correct reports, memoranda and observational descriptions.Command and use authority in inmate supervision.Recognize emergency, potentially dangerous, and unusual situations, act appropriately, and direct others to respond.Help inmates resolve practical life problems.Use proper restraining techniques.
Give and follow oral and written instructions.Memorize and recall information.Perform numerical and alphabetical filing.Education:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented with course work in corrections, police science, and/or psychology.Experience:Military, correctional, and/or civilian experience related to group and individual supervision and direction.License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.Basic First Aid CertificateCPR Certificate.STC Basic Correctional Officer Training Certificate.PC 832 Certificate.
Additional Information [Sheriff's Correctional Deputy] Job Code: 088800, Res: 05-0555, Updated 8/23/05; Res 13-0479 Updated 7/9/13 Supplemental Information Overtime Status: EligibleProbation: Twelve (12) MonthsBU: 13
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