CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SUPERVISOR)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) in Imperial County is seeking a Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor) to manage incarcerated person cases, supervise CC I staff, and maintain ICC records. The role involves interviewing inmates, counseling on personal and institutional matters, and coordinating classification decisions.

The position is a 12-month limited term in Office work in Imperial County, with a salary of $10,316.00 to $12,989.00 per month and potential

Qualifications

• Must supervise CC I staff and review performance.
• Interview incarcerated persons and assess casework needs.
• Maintain ICC records and classification recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CC I staff and review performance.
• Interview incarcerated persons and assess casework needs.
• Record ICC actions and classification recommendations.
• Coordinate scheduling of classification reviews (ASU SHU DRB).

Skills

Supervision

Casework

Counseling

Interviewing

Documentation

Job description

$10,316.00 - $12,989.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026

Under the general direction of the Captain, AI, the Correctional Counselor II (CC II) Supervisor has the overall responsibility of managing incarcerated person cases to include establishing and monitoring on-going programming needs for incarcerated persons via recommendations and approved decisions of the Institutional Classification Committee (ICC). The CC II interviews incarcerated persons and evaluates their casework needs; Counsels incarcerated persons on personal, institutional, and family concerns; Collects, evaluates and records documentation relevant to the need for incarcerated persons placement; Records ICC actions as well as behavioral data on incarcerated persons, and makes recommendations pertinent to classification; Makes recommendations on changes in classification assignments; Schedules cases for classification committee for a variety of reasons not limited to: Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU) Initial/Subsequent Reviews, ASU Extensions, Transfers, Security Housing Unit (SHU) Term Assessments, and Departmental Review Board (DRB). Supervises the Correctional Counselor I’s (CC I’s) and reviews the work performance of subordinate CC I’s within his/her area of responsibility.

NOTE: Correctional Counselors are Correctional Peace Officers, and as such, are required to report to work in professional attire, don all Safety Equipment upon reporting for duty (i.e. you must wear your Stab Resistant Vest while on duty, you must have on your person a whistle, CPR Micro Shield and chit-out a Personal Alarm and chemical agents). You may be required to perform other Correctional Peace Officer duties as directed and are required to maintain all required weapons qualification standards of training .

Please see attached duty statement for full details.

This is a 12 month Limited Term position that may be extended to 24 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

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

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

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

Working Conditions

Centinela State Prison is located in Imperial, CA.

Centinela State Prison
2302 Brown Road
Imperial, CA 92251
CDCR website: www.cdcr.ca.gov

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.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Minimum Requirements

• CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SUPERVISOR)

CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SUPERVISOR) $10,316.00 - $12,989.00 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:

Imperial County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - 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.

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.

Special Requirements

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 or the Division of Juvenile Justice 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

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:

Shallcreate and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from avariety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Knowledge of: Prison administration; principles and practices of personnel management, and effective supervision and planning, organizing and directing the work of others; training methods and planning and conducting in-service training programs; principles and procedures of inmate classification, assignment, and transfer in correctional institutions; principles and practices of counseling and guidance; causes of crime and delinquency; casework theory and practice and the principles of individual and group behavior; purposes, activities, regulations, and functions of the California Department of Corrections and the Board of Prison Terms; educational, psychological and vocational tests used in counseling and placement work and interpreting test results; principles and practices of vocational guidance and occupational placement; principles of verbal and written expression; correctional casework procedures; an understanding of the range of normal and abnormal human behavior; the policies and procedures of custody; methods used and problems involved in the supervision and adjustment of inmates; the various prison gangs, gang behavior, and the threat of gang action in an institutional setting; group processes and dynamics, including various roles played by group participants and different types of questions or modes of inquiry which can be used in group settings; Department's Aff…

Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the work of others; apply the principles and practices of counseling and guidance; interpret test results; evaluate sociological, psychological, psychiatric, and vocational findings and make recommendations; coordinate the work of professional and technical employees in inmate guidance and classification work; secure accurate social data and record such data systematically; speak and write effectively; command the respect and trust of inmates and staff; organize and prioritize work; meet deadlines; deal tactfully/diplomatically with sensitive issues; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; deal effectively with a high volume of work; work under pressure; respond effectively to emergency situations; work independently; control an interview with an inmate; interpret institutional/ departmental policies, rules and regulations; adjust to changes in assignments; work with a team of people from a variety of occupations and professional disciplines; motivate an inmate toward specific goals; recognize and handle dangerous situations for inmates and staff; and effectively contribute to the Department's affirmative action objectives.

Benefitinformation can be found on the California Department of Human Resources(CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .

Informationon benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ RetirementSystem can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at

www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Informationon the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State CivilService Act can be found on the CalHR website at MeritSystem Principles - An Overview - CalHR

Additionalbenefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service EmployeeBenefits Summary website at CaliforniaState Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary - CalHR

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit 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.

EEO Contact:
Jennifer Burgos
[phone] ext: 5360
[e-mail]

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.

Additional Information:

• Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment/Departmental Restriction of Appointment/State Restriction of Appointment/Surplus candidates.
• Positions filled as limited term or as a Training and Development may become permanent.
• Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; various salary ranges may be included. A final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
• Departments are not required to contact all candidates with list eligibility; therefore, candidates are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.

To obtain list eligibility for the Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor), before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here

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.