CHIEF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, CEA

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation seeks a visionary Chief Deputy Regional Administrator to oversee parole operations in the Southern region. Working under the Assistant Deputy Director, you will direct field parole districts and coordinate re-entry programs with multi-disciplinary teams.

This on-site role in Los Angeles County requires strong leadership, partnership-building with local agencies, and a commitment to equitable, inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Broad administrative or program manager experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct work of multidisciplinary staff.
• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California state government.

Responsibilities

• Oversee parole operations in the Southern region.
• Direct field parole districts and support units as needed.
• Represent the department when required and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Integrity

Initiative

Dependability

Good judgment

Teamwork

Leadership

Staff leadership

Partnership building

Diversity inclusion

Parole operations

Job description

Job Posting: Chief Deputy Regional Administrator

Department: Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

Job Reference: JC-532397

Salary: $13,660.00 - $15,820.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/6/2026

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is searching for an innovative and forward‑thinking leader to oversee parole operations in the Southern region. Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO), the Chief Deputy Regional Administrator (CDRA) is responsible for field operations in an assigned parole region or DAPO headquarters. The CDRA provides managerial administrative oversight of field parole districts or DAPO headquarters support or re‑entry units and may act on behalf of the Assistant Deputy Director as needed.

Working Conditions

Work location: Los Angeles County. Moderate to extensive travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

• Essential general qualifications: integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government and the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff.
• Minimum Qualifications: Broad administrative or program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program staff and related functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience building effective, cooperative, and collaborative partnerships with local agencies, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with parole operations and programs, community correctional models, and parole management practices.
• Experience in personnel management and supervision, including support of employee wellness and diversity inclusion.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace.

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 CalHR salary and benefits website.
• Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act is available on the CalHR website.
• Additional benefit information available on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.