Overview
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CORRECTIONAL TECHNICIAN
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$20.65-$27.17 hourly, plus benefits package
FILING DEADLINE
Open until filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under supervision of the Captain or Designee, assist correctional officers by handling support
responsibilities in the following areas: Operating the jail management system, intermittently operating
control and intercom systems, intermittently assisting with facility counts or wellness checks of
inmates in sobering or safety cells. The Correctional Technician is a classification within the Sheriff’s
Office that will perform support functions, limited in nature, that do not require the assignment of a
Correctional Deputy. This class is distinguished from Correctional Deputy by the lack of direct
responsibility for physical restraint of inmates. The major duties of this job include:
• Operate a California Law Enforcement Teletype System (CLETS) terminal. Access,
interpret, utilize, and maintain the confidentiality of inquiries related to: driver’s license,
registration, wanted persons, sex and drug registrants, and criminal history information.
• Utilize an automated fingerprint (LiveScan) machine to perform required checks on
applicants, volunteers, community members, and arrestees (intermittently) and submit those
prints to the department of justice.
• Interview newly admitted inmates and gather all pertinent personal and medical information
required for booking.
• Prepare daily in custody reports for attorneys, social services, and the courts.
• Review inmate files and criminal history information to assist with inmate classification,
housing, and other procedural decisions.
• Interpret criminal history information to assess arrestee’s legal status for DNA collection.
• Monitor activities of inmates by operating surveillance, control and communications console
equipment. Utilize control systems to facilitate inmate and officer movement throughout the
facility.
• Assist Correctional Deputies with inmate headcounts.
• Prepare required records pertaining to commitment. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of
all booking documents.
• Prepare records and reports and fills in forms for the release or transfer of inmates. Ensure
the completeness of all required documents prior to processing an inmate release.
• Appear in court when under subpoena.
• Coordinate transportation of arrestees and inmates to and from various locations.
• Answer inquiries from the public and family members.
• Compute inmate outdates.
• Maintain detailed account records for all monies received and spent on behalf of inmates.
• Order, track inventory, and deliver inmate commissary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities
is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education
Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
Experience
One year of general office experience including typing and public contact.
Minimum Age
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
throughout employment.
Must meet all hiring, continuing employment, and promotional requirements as defined in the Prison
Rape Elimination Act. 28 CFR part 115.
Must successfully pass an extensive background check and drug screen.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application materials will be reviewed, and the best-qualified applicants will be invited to Susanville to
participate in interviews.
The Lassen County application is available at our application center at the address listed below and also
available at our website at: http://lassencounty.org. It is your responsibility to provide specific, accurate
and complete information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants are
invited to submit an official Lassen County application to:
Lassen County Personnel Services (530) 251 -8320
221 South Roop Street, Ste. 3 Opened: July 8, 2025
Susanville, California 96130
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lassen County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants.
Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Personnel Department prior to the filing
deadline.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable proof of identity or
authorization to work in the United States.
A thorough background investigation will be conducted. The investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit
check, driver history and inquiry to local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the
selection process.
Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: application review, competitive screening,
written examination, performance examination, and/or oral examination.
This bulletin is solely for the purpose of announcing a job opening. It does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and
any provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.