CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; California (MO); On-site; USD 9,200 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation seeks a Correctional Lieutenant at Sierra Conservation Center in Amador County. Under the Captain, you will manage the camp, custody, discipline, and welfare of incarcerated persons and supervise camp operations.

Responsibilities include directing programs, scheduling BU6 staff, maintaining security and accountability of keys, radios, tools, and weapons, and coordinating with agencies to ensure safe, secure operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications described in the Class Specification.
• Position title: Correctional Lieutenant.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation and security of the camp, including custody, discipline and welfare of incarcerated persons.
• Direct all camp programs (feeding, housing, laundry, medical/dental, education, recreation, etc.) and supervise BU6 staff.
• Maintain accountability for keys, radios, tools, security equipment and weapons; liaise with CALFIRE, law enforcement and community partners.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

This advertisement is for a Correctional Lieutenant position located at CC#12 Pine Grove for Sierra Conservation Center in Pine Grove, Amador County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-612-9656-002.

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

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

Under the direction of the Captain, the Camp Commander is responsible for the operation and management of the camp including the custody, discipline and welfare of the incarcerated persons. The Camp Commander is responsible for directing all incarcerated persons programs including feeding, housing, housekeeping, laundry, medical/dental, counseling, disciplinary, canteen, hobby, recreation, mail, visiting, education, religion, and assignments. The position requires that the Camp Commander maintain a close liaison with the CALFIRE staff, local law enforcement agencies, local government and community organizations to ensure cooperation, support, and effective communications to facilitate the custody of incarcerated individuals and the camp conservation program. The Camp Commanders primary role is maintenance of a safe and secure environment for the incarcerated individuals, staff and public. The Camp Commander is responsible for scheduling and training of all BU6 staff. The Camp Commander is also responsible for maintaining accountability for all keys, radios, tools, security equipment and maintenance, and weapons and weapon equipment. The position is responsible for the direction and supervision of the Correctional Sergeant(s), Correctional Officers, and incarcerated persons assigned to the camp.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

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

Working Conditions

About this location -- The primary mission of Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers male camps located throughout California.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530753

Position #(s): 099-612-9656-002

Working Title: Correctional Lieutenant at CC#12 Pine Grove

Classification: CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT

$9,192.00 - $11,567.00 A

$9,767.00 - $12,290.00 J

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: Amador County

Telework: 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.

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.

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.

Department Website: http://cdcr.ca.gov

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/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Preferred

When submitting supporting