San Mateo County
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
A tradition of service since 1856
Correctional officer
Pay Range: $101,441-$126,817
Kickstart your law enforcement career with a challenging and rewarding role as a Correctional Officer. Among the many training disciplines, you will receive training in specialized tactics, population management, and legal training, building a vital foundation for future advancement opportunities within the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
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DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
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Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and guard inmates in the correctional facilities.
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Take custody of inmates' property.
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Maintain records of bookings, releases, transfers, money and other functions of the correctional facilities.
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Prepare inmates for court and for release.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
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SPECIALITY UNITS:
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Emergency Response Team
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K-9
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Detective Administrative Classification
All pre-application tests for Correctional Officer applicants must be completed before submitting an application.
Join Us! Follow These 3 Simple Steps
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Step 1: Application Submission
Ready to kickstart your career in law enforcement? Start here!
1. Complete our online application.
2. Don't forget to include responses to supplemental questions and copies of required test scores.
3. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Step 2: Written Examination
Options for written test:
1) PELLETB Exam (POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery)
Complete the PELLETB exam in under 2.5 hours.
Score a minimum T-Score of 46.
Schedule your exam.
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2) CDCR Certificate (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation)
Joining us with a CDCR certificate? You're all set!
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3) Possession of an associate's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university.
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Step 3: Physical Agility Test
Have completed a WSTB within 12 months. Apply to take the exam here.