Sheriff's Correctional Cadet

Job Description:

Sheriff's Correctional Cadet

Description

Sheriff’s Correctional Cadet is designed to prepare the incumbent for a career in corrections. The incumbent will learn the principles and practices of the Correctional Deputy work in the Sheriff's Department; participate in required training courses (Adult Correctional Core Course and other department specific training courses); and perform routine, non-enforcement duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Sheriff’s Correctional Cadet differs from the Correctional Deputy, in that the incumbent is a non-sworn civilian who has not yet completed the training requirements for the Correctional Deputy position. It is expected that the Correctional Cadet meet all the requirements and gain the experience and knowledge to become a Correctional Deputy.

Typical Duties

Processes the reception, detention and release of adult inmates.

Help maintain institutional security on a 24 hour basis.

Safely drive inmates to and from designated locations, including courts, medical facilities, and other secure locations while utilizing a county vehicle.

Learn the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Observe assigned groups of adults engaged in work details and leisure time activities.

Apply the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Detention Division.

Confer with the Sergeant/Correctional Deputies on problem situations.

Write reports of activities and incidents.

Learn the principles of jail operations and tasks of the Sheriff's Correctional Deputy.

Operate and maintain fire suppression equipment.

Appear in court as a witness.

Attend training programs and activities that are physically demanding and require good physical conditioning.

Keep records of prisoner movements and write reports on courtroom incidents.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of observation;
• Inventory and records-keeping.
• Math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Learn, understand, and interpret criminal justice laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances pertinent to the care and custody of adult prisoners.
• Learn safety procedures within an adult detention facility and the proper use of restraints, chemical agents and other equipment.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Adapt quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Work effectively under pressure in a frequently hostile and unpredictable environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, as well as with other agencies and the public.
• Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, emotional stability, and good judgment.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade.

Age :

Must be at least twenty (20) years of age at time of application and twenty-one (21) years of age at time of completion of the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course.

Special Requirement:

Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course is required during the one (1) year probation period for this position. Failure to meet this requirement for any reason will result in termination of employment. If at any time during the completion of the POST Background Investigation, it is determined the Correctional Cadet does not meet the department standards to become a public officer under California Penal Code Section 831.5 this shall result in termination of employment.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license.

Additional Information

[Sheriff’s Correctional Cadet] Job Code: 088700, Res: 2025-0294, Approved: 4/15/2025

Supplemental Information

Overtime Status: Eligible

Probation: Six (12) Months

BU: 13

Bargaining Unit 13

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount:
An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance:
A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement:
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 370 hours.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Sick Leave Accrual:
12 days per year with unlimited accumulation.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance:
A Long Term Disability plan is available through the Tulare County Deputy Sheriff's Association.

Deferred Compensation:
A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

Uniform Allowance: $900 per year.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site: https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$65,002.65 - $79,220.93 Annually