Detention Aide

**Description**:
**THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE**
- The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
Detention Aides have the opportunity to serve their communities working in a non-sworn capacity in the Custody Division; following the Sheriff's Vision, delivering consistent and humane care to those placed in our custody. Detention Aides are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville facilities working with inmates and alongside Sheriff's Correctional Officers.- Receives, collects, issues and exchanges inmate clothing; organizes clothing for delivery and delivers to appropriate locations; delivers soiled clothing to laundry.
- Maintains records of clothing issued, exchanged and returned; restocks clothing shelves.
- Oversees trustees working in the laundry; instructs in the proper operation of laundry equipment and in laundry procedures.
- Receives, sorts, bags, marks, stores and secures personal property from inmates; retrieves and returns personal property to inmates.
- Tabulates commissary orders from inmates and records charges to inmate's account; prepares and delivers commissary orders to inmates.
- For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.- Detention Aide:

- One year of experience as a stock clerk or in general office support work.
- Licenses and Certifications:

- Possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

**SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION**
- **RECRUITMENT PROCESS**
- Please refer to Sheriff's Policy 1000 - Selection Standards for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicants background.**For more information on the recruitment process,**
- **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Detention Aide. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time and extra help vacancies.
- **We currently have the following vacancies**:
**One vacancy at the South Lake Tahoe Jail Facility**One vacancy at Placerville Jail Facility**

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

- 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
- Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems