Correctional Officer II

Salary : $96,595.20 - $115,169.60 Annually
Location : 2210 Napa Vallejo Highway, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1069-2025-10-21L
Department: Corrections
Opening Date: 10/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.
The Position
This is a LATERAL RECRUITMENT for the Correctional II Classification at Napa County. Only those who meet the LATERAL Correction Officer II requirements are eligible to be considered for this recruitment.
Applicants for this LATERAL recruitment will be required to meet the following criteria:
• Achieved a passing score on the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Adult Corrections Officer Examination

• Completed the California BSCC's Adult Corrections Officer Core Course

• Completed the California BSCC's Adult Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course (also referred to as the 832 Penal Code Course)
Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officer.

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.

About 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

Salary & Benefits: Hourly: $46.44 (Step 1) - $55.37 (Step 5)
Annually: $96,595.20 (Step 1) - $115,169.60 (Step 5)
Public Service Employee Unit Benefits Summary

Correctional Officers also receive a 5% Detention Services Premium in addition to the salary listed above.

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026

Additionally, 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 (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.

About the Position of Correctional Officer II:
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.

Position Requirements for Correctional Officer II:

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

• 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.

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS:1. Application ReviewOnline applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis. 2. Minimum Qualification Screening
Applicants for this LATERAL position will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Achieved a passing score on the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Adult Corrections Officer Examination
• Completed the California BSCC's Adult Corrections Officer Core Course
• Completed the California BSCC's Adult Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course (also referred to as the 832 Penal Code Course)
• Experience: One year of corrections experience in a detention setting.

3. Oral Exam (Panel Interview)Only those who passed the minimum qualifications for this LATERAL CORRECITIONAL OFFICER II recruitment will be invited to the Oral Exam (Panel Interview). The Oral Exam (Panel Interview) will be held on a continuous basis. 4. Establish Eligibility ListCandidates selected to continue in the hiring process will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation, as well as a psychological and polygraph tests.
Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
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 § 3101).
ADA ACCOMMODATION
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
01

Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions: The following questions are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications for the selection process. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be reviewed. Please be complete and accurate in answering the questions. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and/or resume will not be reviewed when reviewing the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

02

An Eligibility List for both female and male applicants must be established due to responsibility for searches during the intake process as well as general supervision duties. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officers. Please indicate your gender below.

• Male
• Female

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?

• Yes
• No

04

The minimum age for employment within the Napa County Correctional Facility is 21 years old. Are you at least 20 1/2 years old at the time of application submission?

• Yes
• No

05

To qualify for this position, you will be required to go thorough background investigation conducted by a private investigator. This may include a review of your criminal, financial, and employment history, as well as interviews with references such as friends and neighbors. Do you agree to participate in the background investigation process?

• Yes
• No

06

To qualify for this position, you will be required to participate in both a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination. Do you agree to participate in the psychological and polygraph examination?

• Yes
• No

07

If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

08

Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd, irregular and/or rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing to work on call?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have education that is equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have at least one year of corrections experience in a detention setting?

• Yes
• No

12

Please indicate the type of detention settings where you have worked. Please check all that apply.

• Correctional Jail
• Prison System Setting
• Juvenile Detention Setting
• I have not worked in a detention setting.

13

If you answered "YES" to Supplemental Question #11, please provide the following information in your response:A. Name of EmployerB. Duration of Employment (Years AND Months)C. Summary of your responsibilitiesIf you answered "NO" to Supplemental Question #11, your application may be removed from this LATERAL recruitment for the Correctional I/II position at Napa County.
14

Have you passed the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Adult Corrections Officer Written Examination?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you successfully completed the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Core Course?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you successfully completed the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course (also referred to as the 832 Penal Code Course)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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