CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

California Medical Facility; California; Presencial; USD 81.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of California seeks a Correctional Counselor I located at California Medical Facility in Vacaville to perform initial classification and program evaluations for incarcerated persons. Duties include verifying eligibility, carrying out program recommendations, and supporting custody operations as needed.

Role adheres to the DOM, Use of Force Policy, and involves possible supervision duties in emergencies.

Descripción del empleo

CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

$7,278.00 - $11,101.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026

Under the general supervision of the Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor), the Correctional Counselor I duties include initial classification and subsequent program evaluations for incarcerated persons, affirm loss and restoration of Behavioral Credits and the provision of general casework services, per the Department Operations Manual (DOM). Responsibilities may extend to supervision of incarcerated persons and general custody duties in time of emergency, perform other custodial duties as required by proper authority, and adhere to Departmental Use of Force Policy. Prevents escapes and injury by incarcerated persons to themselves, others, or property; maintains security of working areas and work materials; inspects premises and searches of incarcerated persons for contraband such as weapons or illegal drugs. CCI’s are required to carry a whistle, PAD alarm and OC Pepper Spray at all times.

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

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

This advertisement is for a Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections, position Located at California Medical Facility in Vacaville, Solano County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 076-261-9645-xxx.

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

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I $7,278.00 - $8,726.00A $8,809.00 - $10,572.00B $7,642.00 - $9,162.00J $9,249.00 - $11,101.00K New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

CMF/ Custody / Counseling

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Special Requirements

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.

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing 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 www.e-verify.gov .

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:

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

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualification

A Statement of Qualification(SOQ) is a required document and must be completed according to the specifications outlined below.

The SOQ shall provide specific responses to the following:

A primary responsibility of a Correctional Counselor I is evaluating incarcerated individuals for housing, program placement, and parole suitability. Please describe your experience in conducting interviews, auditing complex files/records, and synthesizing extensive information into clear, actionable reports. How does your experience prepare you to make objective classification recommendations?

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications received with inaccurate information or without the following information will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for an interview: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, address and duties performed. Applications that are ‘blank’ or with “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.