This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION

Under the direction of the Correctional Administrator, Design Standards Section, the Captain functions as a correctional security and operational technical specialist in the development of architectural programs, operational programs, design, design reviews, site inspections, security systems implementation and integration, facility activation, transitional training and post occupancy evaluation associated with all modification and expansions of existing prison facilities/security systems and/or the construction of new prison facilities/security systems. Prison facilities include but are not limited to adult and juvenile institutions, camps, community correctional facilities, special occupancies, and medical guarding facilities. The Captain, having the requisite level of experience in corrections, will provide the expertise in security, custody, field operations, inmate classification and prison administration that must be integrated into the programming and design review processes to ensure functional and safe prisons for the public, staff, and inmates. The Captain provides support as needed to existing field operations pertinent to statewide prison construction standardization issues including reviews of Section 6.00 and Major/Minor Capital Outlay requests. This position requires the incumbent to become conversant with the materials, methods, processes, codes and regulations used in state facility, funding, construction, and modification. State travel is required.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process.

HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from  or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4660.

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

This advertisement is for a Captain (Adult Institution) position located on Old Placerville Rd in Sacramento, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: -012.

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

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Facility Planning, Construction and Management, a Headquarters location, offers a secure access facility with an on-site fitness center, free parking, as well as a variety of nearby shopping locations.

Travel is required for site visits to institutions statewide.

The position(s) may be eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• 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 should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification
• Official transcripts may be required upon appointment
• If it is determined that 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 can go to
• This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment

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