Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

This advertisement is for a Correctional Officer position Located at CC#03 Trinity River in Lewiston, Trinity County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-603-9662-003.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Camp Commander, the Correctional Officer is responsible for the custody, supervision, security, health and welfare of the incarcerated persons population and care of equipment, as well as the security coverage of the camp facility and boundaries. Actively support the vision and mission of CDCR by promoting a rehabilitative environment. Utilize skills consistent with CDCR to provide a safe environment. The Correctional Officer shall conduct duties in a professional manner at all times consistent with California Code of Regulation 3391, Employee Conduct, and keep immediate supervisor informed of any unusual or emergency situations as they occur.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

About this location --  The primary mission of Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers 31 male camps located throughout California.

Special Requirements

You must be a current California Correctional Officer who has completed the Apprenticeship Program or you may not be considered for interview.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Purposes and methods of discipline as applied to persons in custody. Correctional Officer’s duties to perform essential functions within a correctional setting. Grammar, spelling, and the correct usage of English in written and oral communication. Proper use and care of firearms/weapons to safely operate equipment. Arithmetic to perform inventory and counts. Computer operation to perform searches and update records. Effective listening technique to gather information. Non-verbal communication to assess situations and respond appropriately. Crisis intervention techniques to prevent injury and preserve safety. Conflict management techniques to defuse threats. Negotiating techniques to accomplish a positive outcome. Gangs to prevent criminal behavior. Inventory control for accountability. Supervision to direct others. Interviewing to gathering information. Radio communication to relay information. The signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse to prevent injury and preserve safety. Restraints to subdue others. Behavioral characteristics of a violent offender to prevent injury and preserve safety. Performing searches to locate items and persons. Securing a crime scene to preserve evidence.  Self defense to preserve safety. Evacuation procedures to prevent injury and preserve safety. Fire extinguishing equipment to prevent the spread of fire.

Ability to: Control, direct, and instruct inmates or parolees individually and in groups effectively. Remember names and faces of individuals accurately. Interpret and enforce institutional rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality. Read and interpret written material accurately. Communicate to others effectively. Prepare accurate and objective written reports using good grammar, composition and correct spelling. Promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates or parolees effectively. Rate the conduct and productivity of inmates or parolees accurately and impartially. Think and act quickly in emergencies. Reason with others logically. Make simple arithmetic computations. Follow oral/written directions accurately. Follow the rules and regulations of the Department and institution accordingly. Distinguish inmates and correctional staff from a tower or elevated position accurately. Professionally perform as an authoritative figure. Make appropriate use of disciplinary options effectively. Interact professionally and tactfully with the public, inmates, and staff effectively. Follow chain of command accordingly. A19. Climb ladders and stairwells effectively. Observe and perform in dim/bright light situations effectively. Operate departmental equipment and firearms safely and effective. Subdue combative inmates effectively. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Complete the apprenticeship program satisfactorily. Make sound decisions in high stress situations effectively. Multitask in various situations effectively.

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at 

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at 

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at  .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. 

Exam Information:

To obtain list eligibility for Correctional Officer, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here: .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Apprenticeship, Immediate start, Gangs,

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