Job Information SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 5200 SOQUEL AVENUE SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA 95062 831-454-7695 https://shf.santacruzcountyca.gov/ Updated: January 12, 2026 SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONS OFFICER Salary: $6,805 – 9,102 / Month Hiring Incentive: $10,000 Bonus upon completion of probationary period which is 2080 County service hours* Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates Encouraged to Apply This is a continuous recruitment. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Sheriff's Corrections Officers are assigned to a shift in a maximum, medium or minimum correctional facility to admit, release, guard and supervise inmates in County Corrections Facilities. Incumbents are assigned duties involving continuous and direct contact with inmates, are subject to an element of personal danger in controlling violent inmates and are expected to deal with emergencies. Corrections Officers are rotated among correctional facilities. Incumbents work twelve-hour shifts, alternating four days and three days per two-week period. Job Requirements: • Graduation from a high school by an association recognized by the US Department of Education, a satisfactory score on a GED test or a California High School Proficiency Examination certificate. A two- or four-year college degree accredited by an association recognized by the US Department of Education may be substituted for the high school requirements. • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment. • Ability to pass an extensive background investigation Other Special Requirements: Must be 18 years of age by the time of appointment; available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, holidays and on an as needed basis. SELECTION PROCESS Candidates must submit an application through the County of Santa Cruz website found here: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com Candidates who meet minimum qualifications and possess a valid T-Score of 42 or higher -OR- Completed the National Testing Network (NTN) Corrections REACT Written Examination (Passing scores accepted for this exam are Video Judgement Test 65% or higher; Reading 75% or higher; and Count 70% or higher) will be invited to participate in a physical ability test. If unable to provide T-Score or NTN Scores, candidates will be invited to an in-person written examination. WE ACCEPT T-SCORES FROM OTHER AGENCIES INCLUDING THE POST WORK SAMPLE TEST BATTERY (WSTB). Physical Ability Test Part 1: Run 220 yards in 1 minute or less Part 2: Drag 165-pound dummy 60 feet in 1 minute or less. Candidates will be allowed two one-minute attempts to pass each part of the physical ability test. MUST PASS ALL components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. Background Investigation: An extensive background investigation including a polygraph examination, drug screen, and Personal History Statement which includes work, legal, driving, financial and drug possession histories will be conducted. *Hiring Incentive of $10,000 upon completion of probationary period which is 2080 County service hours. Employees who separate prior to the completion of three years (6,240 hours) must reimburse the total amount of the incentive pay received. To view full benefits, learn more about background investigation disqualifiers, and learn more about the position, visit the County of Santa Cruz website: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com