Job Details

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00010
Department: Sheriff's Department
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Closing Date: 2/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Serving our Community with P.R.I.D.E.
Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Equality

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SALARY (A-E Steps)

Correctional Deputy I: $25.60 - $31.12 Hourly/$2,048.00 - $2,489.60 Biweekly

Correctional Deputy: $28.26 - $34.35 Hourly/$2,260.80 - $2,748.00 Biweekly
Position Description:Under the direction of the Correctional Sergeant, Lieutenant and/or Captain, supervises inmates detained in the Jail facility according to the laws, regulations and policies of the State of California and the County of Tehama. Enforces facility rules and maintains security. Assumes responsibility for the care, custody and confinement of inmates during an assigned shift.
Examples of Duties

• Supervises inmates at County custodial facilities.
• Supervises inmates during leisure time activities and on work details.
• Conducts periodic, mandatory security checks of housing areas.
• Performs searches of inmates.
• Maintains discipline among inmates.

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Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
• Experience supervising adults or juveniles in a controlled setting is desired.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Correctional Deputy: In addition to the requirements above, two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Deputy I with the County of Tehama or the equivalent elsewhere.

License & Special Requirements:

• Must be eighteen (18) years old and a citizen of the United States; if a permanent resident alien, must obtain citizenship within three (3) years from the date of employment.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation prior to employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony, or of any offense prohibiting current or future possession of a firearm, or be the subject of any restraining order.
• Must obtain and maintain current American Red Cross basic first aid and CPR certificates within 90 days of hire.*

In addition to the above:

Correctional Deputy I:

• Must complete an approved Basic Jail Operations course within twelve (12) months of hire.*
• Must complete a firearms training and certification course within twelve (12) months of hire.*

*These courses are sponsored by the County of Tehama, at no expense to the employee.

Correctional Deputy:

• Successful completion of an approved Basic Jail Operations course.
• Successful completion of a firearms training and certification course in compliance with PC 830.1(c).

Recruitment Information
The Department is recruiting for multiple vacancies.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Correctional Deputy I or Correctional Deputy, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To be considered for this position, the following MUSTbe submitted:

• Cover Letter (A resume is NOT considered a cover letter)
• Resume

For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Elizabeth Castro

530-###-#### |

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background,

fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS.*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Deputy Sheriffs' Association.
SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 per month as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55 (Misc) or 3% @ 55 (Safety)
    • New Member = 2% @ 62 (Misc) or 2.7% @ 57 (Safety)
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program