Job Details

Salary : $38,760.00 - $51,948.00 Annually
Location : 96001, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 947-8_SHF-012126
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date: 2/5/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2026
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: FEBRUARY 05, 2026, AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
Adult Custody Cook I: $3230-$4123 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $18.64-$23.79 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Adult Custody Cook II: $3392-$4329 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $19.57-$24.98 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
*Detention Services Specialty Pay: Adult Custody Cook I/II positions will receive a $3.00 per hour specialty assignment pay in addition to their base wages
This position is in the Trades and Crafts bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases:
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Sheriff's Office is organized into five divisions: Custody, Services, Enforcement, Investigations, and Coroner.
The Custody Division includes the County Jail, the Annex Work Facility, and the Court Transportation facilities. The purpose of the jail is to incarcerate offenders while providing basic medical care for county, state, out-of-county, and federal prisoners who are ineligible to be assigned to alternative custody programs. The jail is a maximum-security facility that houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced persons.
The Services Division includes the local Office of Emergency Services, Personnel and Hiring, Background Unit, Internal Affairs, and Records Unit.
The Enforcement Division handles all patrol-related matters. The Enforcement Division is responsible for municipal law enforcement services within the City of Shasta Lake. The Animal Regulation Unit is also under the Enforcement Division of the Sheriff's Office.
The Investigations Division includes the Major Crimes Unit, Crime Lab, Shasta Interagency Narcotics Taskforce (SINTF), Marijuana Eradication Team (MET), and the AB109 Compliance Team. The Major Crimes Unit augments patrol and investigates property crimes, crimes against people including homicide and sexual assault, and other in-depth investigations. The other units such as SINTF, MET, and the AB 109 Compliance Team augment the Major Crimes Unit along with handling drug-related offenses, probation offenses, parole offenses, and other investigations, as assigned.
The Sheriff is also the County Coroner; therefore, the Coroner's Division is responsible for investigating sudden, violent, unusual, and unexpected deaths when the decedent has not been recently seen by a physician. The Coroner's Division is commanded by a Lieutenant who serves as the agency's Chief Deputy Coroner.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Adult Custody Cook I: Under close supervision, performs cooking and related kitchen duties at the Shasta County Jail facility; orders supplies and keeps records; performs related work as required.
Adult Custody Cook II: Under supervision, assists sworn personnel by handling non-hazardous security responsibilities, performs cooking and related kitchen duties at the Shasta County Jail facility; directly supervises and trains adult inmates as assigned to the Jail kitchen/laundry areas; orders supplies and keeps records; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Adult Custody Cook I is the entry level classification in the Adult Custody Cook series. Initially under immediate supervision, incumbents learn to prepare and portion food in an institutional setting. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. The Adult Custody Cook I will place orders for perishable goods such as produce and dairy products and under supervision, assist in the training of inmates in the cooking and baking of all meal items served and/or transported from the Jail kitchen.
Advancement to the Adult Custody II level is typical after one (1) year of experience which allows the incumbent to gain the knowledge, skill, and experience which meets the qualifications for, and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work, of the higher-level class.
Adult Custody Cook II: This is the journey-level classification in the Adult Custody Cook series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Adult Custody Cook I class by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently under less supervision, and exercising judgment and initiative. The Adult Custody Cook II possesses the knowledge and skill to train and supervise adult inmate workers assigned to the kitchen and laundry located in the Jail facility. Incumbents place orders for perishable goods such as produce and dairy products; trains other Adult Custody Cook II or I employees and inmates in the cooking and baking of all meal items served and/or transported from the Jail kitchen. The Adult Custody Cook II - Supervisor in Charge may be used to supervise the food service and laundry areas in the absence of the Adult Custody Cook III (Custody Division).

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Adult Custody Cook I: Sanitation inspection of the food service and laundry areas; performs non-hazardous security functions within the facility; prepares, cooks and dispenses, soups, meats, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables according to standardized menus and special diets; bakes bread and pastries; orders perishable goods such as produce and dairy products; maintains inventory records; rotates food stores; plans the processing of laundry, including the receiving, marking and sorting of laundry articles; enforces safety and sanitation practices; inventories and requisitions supplies; maintains a record of all laundry items and supplies; writes incident reports as necessary; and performs other duties as required.
Adult Custody Cook II: Training of other Adult Custody Cook II or I employees in the physical operation and sequence of the food service and laundry systems; supervision of up to 15 male or female adult felony/misdemeanor, sentenced or un-sentenced inmates assigned to these areas; visual inspection of all adult inmate workers as assigned to the food service and laundry areas of the Jail; sanitation inspection of the food service and laundry areas while supervising adult inmate workers; performs non-hazardous security functions within the facility; prepares, cooks and dispenses, soups, meats, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables according to standardized menus and special diets; trains and coordinates the activities of adult inmate workers in food preparation; bakes bread and pastries; orders perishable goods such as produce and dairy products; maintains inventory records; rotates food stores; supervises the cleaning of the kitchen and the equipment; plans and supervises the processing of laundry, including the receiving, marking and sorting of laundry articles; establishes work schedules; enforces safety and sanitation practices; inventories and requisitions supplies; maintains a record of all laundry items and supplies; writes incident reports as necessary; and performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Adult Custody Cook I:
Knowledge of: Cooking, baking utensils and equipment; methods used in preparing large quantities of food; baking bread and pastries; special diet preparation; safety and sanitation principles applicable to the preparation and serving of food; methods of portion control; safety procedures and precautions related to the operation of laundry equipment; proper use and preparation of soaps, bleaches, starches, scouring, brightening, and other washing solutions used in the laundry.
Ability to: Read and prepare standard and special diet menus; arrange food preparation sequence in order to serve meals on schedule; properly and safely operate and clean a variety of food preparation equipment and appliances; plan and schedule work to make efficient use of all laundry equipment and to meet work schedules; adjust standard recipes according to varying number of servings; use methods and procedures required in the preparation of large quantities of food; follow security procedures; maintain accurate inventory and records.
Adult Custody Cook II:
Knowledge of: supervision of personnel; cooking, baking utensils and equipment; methods used in preparing large quantities of food; baking bread and pastries; special diet preparation; safety and sanitation principles applicable to the preparation and serving of food; methods of portion control; safety procedures and precautions related to the operation of laundry equipment; proper use and preparation of soaps, bleaches, starches, scouring, brightening, and other washing solutions used in the laundry.
Ability to: read and prepare standard and special diet menus; arrange food preparation sequence in order to serve meals on schedule; properly and safely operate and clean a variety of food preparation equipment and appliances; plan and schedule work to make efficient use of all laundry equipment and to meet work schedules; adjust standard recipes according to varying number of servings; use methods and procedures required in the preparation of large quantities of food; train and supervise adult inmate workers in food preparations and the operation of a commercial laundry; follow security procedures; maintain accurate inventory and records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Adult Custody Cook I:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of cooking experience.
Experience preparing, baking, and cooking food in an institutional or commercial kitchen is highly desirable.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
The Following Applies to the Sheriff's Office: Successful completion of evasive self-defense training; Fire and Life Safety Training; Community CPR, first aid and classroom instruction; OC spray and use; complete Fire and Life Safety Training Course every two (2) years; carry and operate a Scott Air pack; and complete First Aid/CPR training every two (2) years.
Adult Custody Cook II:
One (1) year of experience comparable to that of with Shasta County.

OR

One (1) year of full-time experience in preparing and cooking food and baking in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
One (1) year working in an institutional or commercial laundry may be required for some assignments.
The Following Applies to the Sheriff's Office: Successful completion of evasive self-defense training; Fire and Life Safety Training; Community CPR, first aid and classroom instruction; OC spray and use; complete Fire and Life Safety Training Course every two (2) years; carry and operate a Scott Air pack; and complete First Aid/CPR training every two (2) years.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Are you a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent? Yes / No
2. Do you have one (1) year of cooking experience? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A
3. Do you have one (1) year of experience comparable to that of an Adult Custody Cook I with Shasta County? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
4. Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience in preparing and cooking food and baking in an institutional or commercial kitchen? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
5. Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience working in an institutional or commercial laundry? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand or walk. The employees are frequently required to use their hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend, twist, and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy. This classification will be working with up to 15 male or female adult, felony/misdemeanor, sentenced or un-sentenced inmates assigned to the laundry and/or kitchen.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) ###-#### to request a flyer.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California - Trades and Crafts.

• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.50 of their pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on February 05, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as "Refer to resume and/or cover letter," or "See attached resume and/or cover letter." The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) ###-####; relay service (800) ###-####; fax (530) ###-####.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) ###-####
NOTE: Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:

• 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
• 1 Floating holiday annually.

Vacation:

• 10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
• 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
• 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
• 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after three months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day does not include overtime.

Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to eighty hours - in five whole hour increments - of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in Section 13.8C of the Trades & Craft MOU.
Sick Leave:

• 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
  • Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.
  • Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Note - accrued sick leave may be used immediately as accrued. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.

*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.

Bereavement:

• 24 hours paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.

Health Plan:
Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan.
Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.
Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance.
Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For Trades & Crafts employees the current coverage amount is $25,000.

Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.
• Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.
• Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 9.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
• Uniform and additional pay allowances for eligible employees based on classification.
• Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
• Golden State Finance Authority - Down payment Assistance
• ScholarShare 529 - College Savings Plan
• Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.

Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
(530) ###-####

Comments, please email: ...@shastacounty.gov
01

Are you a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have one (1) year of cooking experience? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A
03

Do you have one (1) year of experience comparable to that of an Adult Custody Cook I with Shasta County? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
04

Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience in preparing and cooking food and baking in an institutional or commercial kitchen? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
05

Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience working in an institutional or commercial laundry? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
Required Question