Deputy Sheriff - Custodial Academy Enrolled and Entry Level
Stanislaus County Modesto, California, United States
- Location: Modesto, California, United States
- Categories: Custodial and Janitorial, Public Safety
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Apr 09, 2026
Job Description:
Deputy Sheriff - Custodial Academy Enrolled and Entry Level
Description
About the OpportunityTHE POSITION The Deputy Sheriff-Custodial position escorts, receives, registers, controls, supervises and cares for incarcerated persons and may be assigned to either the Sheriff’s Detention Center (SDC)-East and West Facilities, Minimum Housing Unit, or Re-entry and Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training Center (REACT). Deputies must be mature, emotionally stable and able to work effectively in an environment that is often hostile, unpredictable and occasionally unpleasant. Deputies must have the ability to direct and instruct groups of incarcerated persons; have a tolerant attitude towards those confined; be able to respond to a wide variety of situations and exercise sound judgment. This position is also required to work under a "No Hostage Policy" setting and performs related duties as assigned. Entry into the Deputy Sheriff-Custodial classification offers career opportunities in custodial correction work.
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Deputy Sheriff-Custodial personnel are peace officers pursuant to 830.1 (c), whose authority extends to any place in the state only while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her respective employment and for the purpose of carrying out the primary function of employment relating to his or her custodial assignments, or when performing other law enforcement duties directed by his or her employing agency during a local state of emergency. This classification should not be confused with that of the Deputy Sheriff, whose authority to act as a peace officer has no time restrictions.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time.
Physical Agility Examination: TBA
Oral Examination: TBA
Lateral candidates are highly encouraged to contact StanCERA regarding the specifics on retirement tiers and plans as it may affect current contributions. Contact can be made by calling (209) 525-6393 or at the websitehttp://www.stancera.org/
It is important that you attach any documentation/verification to your application for the relevant education and/or licensure you possess listed under the Minimum Qualifications of this job announcement. Applications without this documentation attached will be rejected as incomplete.
Typical Tasks
- Receive, book, search, attend, and release incarcerated persons in the Jail, Honor Farm, and Public Safety Center;
- Maintain order and discipline among incarcerated persons ;
- Type booking slips, head-count rosters, incident reports, and other forms as required;
- Serve Civil process papers;
- Serve as a hospital guard;
- Inspect sanitation and oversee the feeding of incarcerated persons ;
- Supervise the daily activities of the Jail and Honor Farm incarcerated persons ;
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action quickly;
- Escort and transport incarcerated persons to and from the clinic, court, hospital, and State institutions;
- Serve as storekeeper and issue daily supplies;
- Appoint and supervise trustees; and
- Make arrests pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.1 (c).
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)
KNOWLEDGE
- The purposes and objectives of modern detention facility techniques;
- Principles and techniques of supervising group activities in a detention, secured setting facility; and
- Laws statutes, court proceedings, and regulations governing both sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons .
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Read and understand policies, rules, instructions, laws, and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement activities;
- Supervise the daily activities of sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons ;
- Think clearly, use good judgment and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action in emergency situations;
- Remember names, faces, details of incidents and places, and possess good powers of observation;
- Apply modern principles of hygiene;
- Enforce rules and regulations with fairness, tact and impartiality; and
- Type reports accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
- Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test; AND
- Must meet the minimum standards for peace officers pursuant to Government Code Section 1031; AND
- Successfully complete the Stanislaus County arrest and firearms training courses pursuant to 832 PC (as prescribed by POST) and the jail operations course pursuant to 6035 PC (as prescribed by Corrections Standards Authority) within twelve (12) months from the date of employment; AND
- Physical/manipulative abilities required by the department; AND
- Mental/cognitive abilities required by the department; AND
- Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or a State prison; AND
- Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License; AND
- Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND
- Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.
- Must be currently enrolled or attending a STC certified ACO (Adult Correctional Officer) Academy hosted by a California Sheriff’s department.
Entry Level
- Must have successfully completed a California STC certified Correctional academy (ACO) hosted by a California Sheriff’s department within the past three (3) years; OR
- Must have successfully completed a California STC certified Correctional academy (ACO) and has worked for a California Adult Detention Agency within the past (3) three years; OR
- Must have successfully completed a California POST certified basic law enforcement academy and have a supplemental ACO course certificate with documentation to sustain your eligibility within the last three (3) years; OR
- Must have successfully completed the CDCR Basic Academy Course within the past three (3) years or worked for CDCR within the past (3) years. A CDCR to ACO Transfer Academy will be required within twelve (12) months from the date of appointment. The CDCR to ACO Transfer Academy course consists of a minimum of 80 hours of instruction in specific instructional objectives.
Application and Selection Procedures
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
- Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
- Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
- Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
- Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months
CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Deputy Sheriff's Association Bargaining Unit bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.
Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve an eighteen-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of twenty-four months.
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
- Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
- Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
- Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous