Correctional Officer jobs in Riverside, CA

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Temporary Correctional Cook
  • County of Riverside
  • Riverside, CA TEMPORARY



  • The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill multiple Temporary Correctional Cook positions to support their correctional facilities. These are full-time, temporary positions located in Riverside and Murrieta.   

    Incumbents will work side by side with support staff of both Food Service Workers and volunteer inmates to prepare entire meals for one of our prison populations. This is an opportunity to work in a fast paced environment, gaining valuable institutional kitchen and supervisory skills while refining your large-scale cooking experience, as well as offering plenty of advancement opportunities. 

    Sheriff Correctional Facilities:
    Robert Presley Detention Center - Address: 4000 Orange St, Riverside, CA 92501 
    Cois M. Byrd Detention Center - 30755-B Auld Road Murrieta, CA 92563

    Schedule: Based off kitchen operational needs. Can be an am shift (5:00 am – 1:30 pm) or pm shift (10:00 am – 6:30 pm). Work schedule rotates every 6 months, works holiday and weekends, depending on the schedule.


    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.

    TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap      
    • Prepares, cooks, and seasons soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, desserts, and other foods; substitutes meals when scheduled food supplies are not available.

    • Assists in ordering, receiving, checking, and storing foods and supplies.

    • Supervises food service workers assisting in food preparation, serving, and cleaning of kitchen facilities and equipment; maintains the security of the kitchen area and enforces disciplinary measures when needed; instructs and trains food service workers in the operation of equipment used in semi-skilled kitchen tasks.

    • May perform meat cutting and baking duties.

    • Prepares routine records and reports; will be required to work various shifts when other cooks are not available.

    • May prepare and submit documented incident reports.
    Option I
    One year of large quantity cooking experience in an institutional, military, large commercial kitchen, or similar setting which has developed skills in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and number of persons to be served.

    Please note: For this recruitment, "large quantity cooking experience" is defined as regular experience preparing, from scratch, entire meals (protein, starch, and vegetables) for 350 or more people; experience in the fast-food industry is not applicable.

    Option II
    One year of experience in food service work within a detention facility.

    Option III
    Two years of experience in food service work in an institutional, military, or large commercial kitchen, or similar setting.

    Certificate: Applicants will be required to possess either a ServSafe Certification or a Riverside County Food Handler's Card upon hire. 

    Knowledge of: The practices, methods, and equipment used in preparing, cooking, and serving food in large quantities; behavior of persons in detention facilities; sanitation methods in cleaning and caring or equipment; storing and inventorying large quantities of food; common weights and measures; occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment.

    Ability to: Prepare, cook, and coordinate cooking processes so that nutritional meals are prepared and served on time; guide and instruct inmates and juveniles in semi-skilled food preparation, service, and cleaning tasks; read and understand recipes, labels, and instructions for food preparation; perform basic mathematical operations to determine the proportions of ingredients with a minimum of waste; cut, slice, and grind meat and poultry; follow oral and written directions; maintain personal cleanliness and neatness; maintain effective working relationships with inmates and juveniles; maintain effective security of kitchen equipment and utensils; prepare routine records and reports.

    Schedule: Correctional Cooks are required to work rotating shifts. Some weekends and/or holidays are required. 

    Other:  All incumbents must be willing and able to work with inmates.


    Veterans' Preference 
    The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 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 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. 
     
    For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Daniel Kimbrough at dkimbrough@rivco.org. 
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AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)
  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Norco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Posting: AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC, CF - GARAGE California Rehabilitation Center JC-428248 - AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC, CF - GARAGE AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES) $4,833.00 - $5,563.00 per Mont...
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Officer
  • Loma Linda University Health
  • Murrieta, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: The Officer performs security service duties through professional and positive interaction with the public, students, employees and administrators. Responds to a variety of calls; provide...
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VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CARPENTRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
  • California Rehabilitation Center
  • Riverside, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description and Duties Under the general supervision of the Principal and the direct supervision of the Assistant Principal-Vocational, the Vocational Instructor, Carpentry implements the Californ...
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VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CARPENTRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
  • California Rehabilitation Center
  • Riverside, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description and Duties Under the general supervision of the Principal and the direct supervision of the Assistant Principal-Vocational, the Vocational Instructor, Carpentry implements the Californ...
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Correctional Cook - Throughout Riverside County
  • County of Riverside
  • Riverside, CA OTHER
  • The County of Riverside Sheriff's Office seeks qualified individuals for the position of Correctional Cook to support their correctional facilities throughout Riverside County. As a Correctional Cook,...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Off-Duty Officer, Correctional Officer , Peace Officer,
  • MIB-Shield LLC
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Must have Police Credentials and authorization to carry a concealed firearm with a Calif...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Patrol Officer-Full-Time
  • Village Management Services, Inc
  • Laguna Woods, CA
  • Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, on an assigned shift, to provide patrol service ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Parking Services Officer/Accident Investigator
  • City of Laguna Beach
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • Description A 4% Cost of Living Increase is scheduled for 01/01/2025. TheCity of Laguna Beachis excited to announce that...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Office Assistant / Office Technician (Law Enforcement Support)
  • Orange County, CA
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Salary : $42,036.80 - $49,545.60 Annually Location : Orange County, CA Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 0522CL-04...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Law Enforcement Recruit
  • City of Arcadia California
  • Arcadia, CA
  • At the Arcadia Police Department, making a positive difference is the guiding principle that shapes our decisions. The b...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Private investigator
  • USA Express Legal & Investigative Service Inc.
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for private investigator or anyone is in training to become an investigator to h...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Office receptionist
  • Torres Immigration
  • Riverside, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Responsibilities: • Making appointments for all staff or for specific employees, such as...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Patrol Officer
  • Chapman University
  • Orange, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description Summary The Patrol Officer is a non-exempt, full-time staff position whi...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Riverside, California

Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Riverside is the county seat of the eponymous county and named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and in Riverside County, and is located about 55 miles (89 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. It is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Riverside is the 59th most populous city in the United States and 12th most populous city in California. As of the 2010 Census, Riverside had a population of 303,871. Riverside was fou...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$47,479 to $59,176
Riverside, California area prices
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What does a Correctional Officer do?

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