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Live, work, and play in beautiful Santa Cruz County! The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Sheriff s Corrections Officer! This is an exciting opportunity to join the Santa Cruz County team! We offer a generous benefits package. *Hiring Incentive: $10,000 Bonus upon completion of probationary period which is 2080 County service hours which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits! THE JOB: 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. THE 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. Special Requirements: License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment. Background Investigation: Ability to pass a full background investigation. Other Special Requirements: Must be eighteen years of age by the time of appointment; available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, holidays and on an as needed basis. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $38 - $50 Hourly Bonus/Commission: Yes