Correction officers and jailers guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. They may guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point, traveling by automobile or public transportation, and may be designated deputy guard. Includes deputy sheriffs who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in county correctional institutions. Somewhat competitive outlook for qualified job seekers. There are approximately 1,945-2,375 correction officers and jailers currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
All employers are union.
About 105-125 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Employers generally do not require prior experience. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Of the employers surveyed, all report that they provide medical insurance and other benefits, including a paid vacation, paid sick leave, dental insurance, a retirement plan and vision insurance.