CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; California (MO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation is seeking a Correctional Sergeant at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown (Tuolumne County). The position oversees custody and welfare of incarcerated people under a Correctional Lieutenant.

It is an in-office role with salary ranges posted and a 4-position team assignment. The minimum requirements include leadership, supervision, and knowledge of correctional practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of correctional administration, rehabilitation and discipline practices.
• Supervision, training and discipline of personnel to operate the facility.
• First Aid/CPR to provide emergency care.
• Use of firearms for safety of staff and public.
• Understanding of EEO objectives and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise correctional officers in custody and welfare of incarcerated people.
• Under direction of the Correctional Lieutenant, manage daily operations of security and order.
• Ensure compliance with department rules, safety protocols and training standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Supervision

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Job Description And Duties This advertisement is for Correctional Sergeant positions located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-201-9656-XXX. 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 direction of the Correctional Lieutenant, the Correctional Sergeant supervises the work of Correctional Officers in the custody, discipline and welfare of incarcerated people. The Correctional Sergeant must be able to work in conditions that require the following essential functions. 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 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 -- Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is located in the foothills near Jamestown, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode Gold Country. It is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest, offering pine trees, mountain streams, and an abundance of recreational activities (fishing, swimming, camping, skiing, golfing, etc.). The prison is approximately 70 miles from Yosemite National Park.

The primary mission of 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 SERGEANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530200

Position #(s): 099-201-9659-XXX

Working Title: Correctional Sergeant

Classification: CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

$8,184.00 - $10,292.00 A

$8,696.00 - $10,935.00 J

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 4

Work Location: Tuolumne 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 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.

Final Filing Date: 9/11/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of correctional administration, rehabilitation and methods of discipline, as it applies to persons under restraint, to effectively provide public safety and comply with Federal and State laws, court mandates, regulations, etc. Principles and practices of personnel supervision, training and discipline to effectively supervise the daily operation of the facility/work site. First Aid/Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation to effectively provide first responder/emergency medical care. The use and care of firearms for the safety of staff, Incarcerated Persons and the public. The Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives to ensure the workplace is free of discrimination and sexual harassment. A supervisor’s role in the EEO Program and the processes available to meet the Department’s EEO objectives as it relates to the supervision and management of departmental personnel. Court mandates (e.g., Coleman, Armstrong, Clark, Plata, Valdivia) to ensure staff fulfill the operational requirements of the department and the developmental needs of the employee. The various prison gangs and security threat groups (e.g., behavior, activities structure) to minimize disruptions that impede the orderly operation of the institution. The Incarcerated Persons appeal process (e.g., Request for Interview, Item, or Services [CDCR Form GA 22], Grievance/Reasonable Accommodation Request [CDCR 602-1/1824]) in order to review and respond within specified time constraints. Computer usage (e.g., software programs, word processing) to maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, contribute to the department’s needs, etc. The Use of Force policy and reporting requirements to ensure staff fulfill the operational requirements of the department and comply with Federal and State laws, court mandates, regulations, etc. Working Effectively with Female Offenders (WEFO) and gender identification to ensure staff fulfill the operational requirements of the department and comply with Federal and State laws, court mandates, regulations, etc. Due process to comply with Federal and State laws, court mandates, regulations, etc.

Skill to: Lead and mentor subordinate staff to accomplish institutional missions. Effectively communicate methods for accomplishing institutional missions to staff, Incarcerated Persons and the public. Quickly and effectively engage in conflict resolution in accordance with policies and procedures. Effectively manage assignments in a timely manner.

Ability to: Plan, assign, and direct the work of others to effectively supervise an area of responsibility and ensure the safety of staff, Incarcerated Persons and the public. Control, direct and instruct Incarcerated Persons, individually and in groups, to maintain the orderly operation of the facility and ensure the safety of staff, Incarcerated Persons and the public. Interpret and enforce all rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality to ensure compliance. Promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of Incarcerated Persons or Supervised Persons and rate their conduct and productivity accurately and impartially to assist with the rehabilitation process. Think and act quickly in emergencies in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Make arithmetic computations in order to account for Incarcerated Persons and manage resources. Analyze situations accurately to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Interpret and apply rules and instructions to ensure program compliance. Effectively enforce the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives in order to create and maintain a fair and equitable work environment free of harassment and discrimination. Use computers and software programs to input, retrieve and update database information and monitor, track and supervise staff/ Incarcerated Persons assignments.

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

Benefits

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

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

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.

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

Human Resources Contact:

Josh Fitzwater

[phone] ext: 5137

[e-mail]

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:

EEO Coordinator

[phone] ext: 6208

[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.

Statement Of Qualifications

Instructions:

The Statement of Qualification must include candidate's name and job control number in the upper right hand corner. The document must be titled "Statement of Qualifications Sierra Conservation Center Sergeant". Restate the original SOQ questions. The document must be single spaced, font size 12, a maximum of two pages with one inch margins. Note: Applications submitted without the SOQ will be disqualified and not considered for this recruitment.

• Explain your purpose for promoting to Correctional Sergeant and what you have done to prepare yourself for the promotion.
• In this classification, you will be tasked with various assignment such as but not limited to, appeals, rules violation reports, evaluations, etc. with various levels of importance, complexity and due dates. How do you prioritize multiple assignments to ensure you complete all assignments on time?

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.