CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation is seeking a Correctional Counselor III for California State Prison - Sacramento (CSP-SAC) in Sacramento County. The role is a permanent, full-time, in-office position with a salary range of $10,482.00 to $13,207.00 per month.

Final filing date is September 17, 2026 and new hires are placed at the minimum of the classification or applicable alternate range.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III.

Job description

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-530263 - Correctional Counselor III

$10,482.00 - $13,207.00 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: 9/17/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in Sacramento County. The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system (Human Resources Technology System - HRTS) to streamline the hiring process. HRTS allows applicants to track their application’s progress and provide additional information. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from [e-mail] or DoNotReply@CDCR with instructions for account creation or access. Communication for this position is primarily via email. The job is for a Correctional Counselor III position located at California State Prison - Sacramento (CSP-SAC) in Sacramento County. Candidates should indicate the position number: 065-113-9902-073.

Working Conditions

This position will be located at California State Prison - Sacramento in Sacramento County.

Minimum Requirements

• CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III

Salary: $10,482.00 - $13,207.00. 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: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON - SACRAMENTO (CSP-SAC)

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: CDCR and 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 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 cultural 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 provide successful community reintegration. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

The Division of Rehabilitative Programs is a diverse, passionate and engaged team excited about and committed to what we do. As a team it is our ultimate responsibility to facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals we serve back to their communities with the skills to thrive. Together we change lives, and are excited to have others join us in this important effort.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

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 Home | E-Verify.

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Shall create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

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 Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

For reasonable accommodations, please direct requests to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. For additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s), contact the Department's EEO Office.

Office of Civil Rights: [phone], [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.

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 workplace. 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.

Application Methods: Electronic (using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off