Guard

Job Description:

Guard

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Monday, February 23, 2026

Exam#: 26/34X21/02MZ

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill the current Guard (Litter Control) vacancy. The Guard classification supports the Operations and Maintenance division. Under general supervision/ guards/ controls, incumbents in this classification are responsible for supervising the activities of inmates performing a variety of unskilled manual tasks; transporting inmates to and from various locations; and maintaining security and discipline.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Guards, controls and supervises the activities of inmates from the rehabilitation facility, and individuals from court work alternate programs and alcohol rehabilitation programs in litter control activities and other unskilled manual tasks.
• Drives a truck to pick up and transport crew to work site; returns crews to the rehabilitation facility; maintains and exercises verbal security and custodial control over inmates.
• Observes the work area and conditions throughout the day to ensure a safe job site; maintains radio contact with the Public Works Department.
• May perform some unskilled manual labor.
• Completes timecards, labor and equipment records; maintains daily work logs which document work completed and other records.
• Solve minor problems among inmates; returns uncooperative inmates to the rehabilitation facility.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Guard .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Some knowledge of:

• Basic math sufficient to keep time cards and work records.

Skill and Ability to:

• Skill to safely drive a truck, pickup or van with a manual transmission while pulling a trailer.
• Supervise and control a group of inmates and maintain security and discipline.
• Develop and maintain an effective relationship with departmental personnel, law enforcement, individuals assigned to the crew and the general public.
• Think quickly and clearly to adopt an effective and reasonable course of action under adverse and/or emergency conditions.
• Understand and follow oral directions.
• Write English at a level sufficient to complete basic time and equipment records.
• Read English at a level sufficient to follow written instructions, read maps and forms.
• Communicate orally with all age, social, educational level and ethnic groups.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

One year of experience working as a security guard with responsibility for the supervision and safety of others.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Marlene Zamudio, Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4893 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application .

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio , Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4893, or zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$4,097.25 - $5,595.72 Monthly