Correctional Officer I/II - Continuous Opening ($15k signing bonus!)

Salary : $91,707.20 - $119,204.80 Annually
Location : 2210 Napa Vallejo Highway, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Corrections
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

Napa County is recruiting to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Correctional Officer I/II for the Department of Corrections. 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. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officer.

About The Napa County Department of Corrections:
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

Learn more about the Napa County Department of Corrections HERE!

About the Position of Correctional Officer:
Correctional Officer I is a trainee position. Those hired into this job classification will work initially under close supervision, learning the procedures, practices, techniques, and methods of custody, control, and counseling of incarcerated persons. The Correctional Officer I will receive training in all areas of operations, settings, and assignments. They will be working with a broad range of people in various detention settings and assignments. 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.

Pay & Benefits:
View the Summary of Benefits HERE!

Correctional Officer I:

• Hourly Rate: $44.09 (Step 1) - $52.50 (Step 5)
• Annual Salary: $91,707.20 (Step 1) - $109,200 (Step 5)Correctional Officers also receive a 5% Detention Services Premium

Correctional Officer II:

• 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

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 (lateral 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:

• 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 this Correctional Officer I/II, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Correctional Officer I Experience: None required. Some institutional work experience is highly desirable.
• Correctional Officer II 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.)

The Recruitment & Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The dates for the information session, written examination, and oral panel examination are tentative. Additional details, including confirmed dates, times, and locations, will be provided once they have been finalized.

The recruitment process in order to establish an eligibility list includes:

• Completion of the employment application
• Minimum qualification application screening
• Mandatory Information Session
• BSCC Written Examination
  • Study Guide for the written exam:
• Oral Exam (Panel Interview)

To be placed on the eligibility list for the Correctional Officer I/II classification at Napa County, you must successfully complete all steps in the selection process. The Information Session will be waived for candidates who live out of state or more than 200 miles from Napa, CA.
Human Resources reserves the right to cancel or make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the examination dates and/or times as the need occurs and/or depending on the number of applications received.
Example of Duties

Review the full job description for these classifications below: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).
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