Sheriff's Corrections Assistant I/II - County of Riverside
Indio, CA 92201
About the Job
The Sheriff's Office seeks to fill Sheriff's Corrections Assistant I/II positions. Current vacancies are forIndio at the John J. Benoit Detention Center. However, the hiring list from this recruitment will be used to fill future Sheriff's Corrections Assistant II positions throughout the county.
The incumbent will perform specialized clerical duties, such as but not limited to the following: review court documents; apply penal codes and bail table rules and regulations; perform time computations to determine inmates' sentence and proper release date; enter, and update booking charges and other crime statistics into/from computerized law enforcement tracking systems. This position requires the availability to work rotating shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays. Applications with Lead/Supervisory experience are highly desired.
The incumbent will perform specialized clerical duties, such as but not limited to the following: review court documents; apply penal codes and bail table rules and regulations; perform time computations to determine inmates' sentence and proper release date; enter, and update booking charges and other crime statistics into/from computerized law enforcement tracking systems. This position requires the availability to work rotating shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays. Applications with Lead/Supervisory experience are highly desired. This position requires 4 hours of overtime per pay period.
A 12-week training program is required for this position. Please review the Minimum Qualifications carefully.
Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office , with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assist line staff in receiving court documents and review them for accuracy; interpret court proceedings to determine which inmates are to be released or detained; ensure inmates are scheduled appropriately for future court appearances.
• Oversee the Business Office portion of inmate booking including inputting charges into the Jail Information Management System (JIMS); query the California Law Enforcement Tracking System (CLETS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer automated criminal information tracking systems for accuracy; review booking charges and the proper application of the bail schedule and rules to determine bail.
• Verify information in an inmate's file and apply appropriate rules/regulations in order to compute the inmate's sentence(s) to determine proper discharge date.
• Review time computations to ensure calculation is consistent with court documents; confirm release date and ensure release date has been entered into JIMS.
• Order supplies and equipment by monitoring inventory levels and prepare proper paperwork; may calculate and process employee payroll documents.
• Compile a variety of complex narrative and statistical reports; locate sources of data and determine proper format of finished report.
• Train sworn and non-sworn staff on functions of the Business Office; train new employees and complete weekly progress evaluations.
• Prepare a variety of complex statistical reports, highly confidential reports, correspondence, and other specialized documents.
• May act as shift supervisor as required; participate in the selection, training, and evaluation of subordinate staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Sheriff's Corrections Assistant I
OPTION I
Education:Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Experience:One year as a Sheriff's Corrections Assistant Trainee with Riverside County.
OPTION II
Education:Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Experience:One year of experience with a governmental law enforcement agency working in a correctional facility performing specialized clerical duties as listed above.
Sheriff's Corrections Assistant II
OPTION I
Education:Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Experience:One year of experience as a Sheriff's Corrections Assistant I with Riverside County.
OPTION II
Education:Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Experience:Two years of experience with a governmental law enforcement agency working in a correctional facility performing specialized clerical duties as listed above.
Knowledge of: The laws, regulations, codes, department policies and procedures related to correctional facility operations; basic understanding of the procedures related to the preparation, revision, and processing of legal documents as they pertain to those in custody; operation of complex computerized criminal information systems; general operation of the County correctional system and its interface with other components of the criminal justice system; statistical and fiscal recordkeeping principles; the application of the Public Records Act.
Ability to: Understand and apply laws, codes, regulations, rules, and departmental policies and procedures in the processing of inmates; release confidential information to appropriate person; compute complex sentences and determine bail amounts on inmates with multiple cases and/or charges; query a variety of complex automated criminal information software systems; communicate effectively with department staff, other agencies, and the public both verbally and in written form; perform difficult and specialized clerical tasks which involve considerable detail; meet departmental production and accuracy standards; perform highly complex clerical processing duties; act as a lead worker over the different classifications of staff assigned to the Business Office; proof and correct draft documents in order to produce an acceptable final document; train staff, identify training requirements, and coordinate their work; make important custody and security decisions quickly and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; lead under stressful conditions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
Mandatory 12-week training program
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Sheriff's Office may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Based on the number of applications received, the posting may close without notice.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Andrea Evans at 951-955-3572 or e-mail at aevans@rivco.org .
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.