Correctional Fire Chief — Lead Fire & Safety Operations

State of California; California; On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California invites applications for the Fire Chief, Correctional Facility position at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City. This leadership role directs fire division operations, oversees safety protocols, and coordinates emergency response within a high-security state facility under CDCR and CCHCS.

Salary ranges from $8,770 to $11,039 per month, with new to state candidates hired at the classification minimum or applicable alternate range. Final filing date is 11/6/2026.

Qualifications

• FIRE CHIEF, CORRECTIONAL FACIL.

Job description

State of California invites applications for the Fire Chief, Correctional Facility position at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City. This leadership role directs fire division operations, oversees safety protocols, and coordinates emergency response within a high-security state facility under CDCR and CCHCS.

Salary ranges from $8,770 to $11,039 per month, with new to state candidates hired at the classification minimum or applicable alternate range. Final filing date is 11/6/2026.