Correctional Officer

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

The ideal Correctional Officer has the ability to think critically, displays a high level of integrity and trustworthiness, and possesses exceptional communication skills.

Selection Procedure

The following is a tentative schedule (subject to change) of event that will occur as part of the selection process:

• Applications will be accepted until Sunday, Match 15, 2026
• BSCC Test will tentatively be held on April 8, 2026 (subject to change)
• Oral Interviews
• Background Investigation and Psychological Exam
• Medical Exam

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. In addition to the salary, up to 5% in additional compensation for Educational Incentives (2.5% Associates OR 5% Bachelor’s degree).
• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• You'll join a professional agency that has earned the respect of the community.
• Fun and dedicated staff with a family atmosphere!
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 50 for Classic Members or 2.5% @ 57 for New Members)– As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you – Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, (15) PAID holidays, and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity – Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.
  

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Receives general supervision from sworn supervisory staff.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
No experience is required.

Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate
Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver’s license.

Ability to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.

Current enrollment or successful completion of the Correctional Officer Core Course (preferred but not required).

Possession of or ability to obtain Penal Code 832 Certificate.

Supplemental Information

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.

You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.

All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.

Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.

It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.

The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide

Email the Human Resources Department at ccpersonnel@countyofcolusaca.gov or call 530-458-0420.

Addtional Information:

Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, 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). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.

Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.

The county participates in E-Verify.

Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary