CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a Correctional Sergeant (Investigative Sergeant) to lead investigations within the Allegation Investigation Unit. The role includes planning investigations, scheduling and conducting interviews, and producing clear investigative reports.

Hybrid telework is available, with duties in California and state-wide collaboration. Candidates must be prepared to manage multiple cases, maintain detailed documentation in

Qualifications

• Experience developing investigation plans and coordinating interviews.
• Ability to prepare objective, concise investigative reports.
• Experience tracking investigation activities and progress in logs/databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop an investigation plan and coordinate resources.
• Schedule and conduct interviews with relevant parties.
• Prepare concise, objective investigative reports for final submittal.
• Track investigation activities and stages from assignment to submittal using logs and databases.

Skills

Investigation planning

Interviewing

Investigative reporting

Data tracking

Job description

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-534588 -

JC-534588 - Correctional Sergeant

$8,184.00 - $10,935.00 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: 10/21/2026

Under the direction of the Captain, Office of Internal Affairs (OIA), Allegation Investigation Unit (AIU), and the indirect supervision of the Regional Administrator, the Correctional Sergeant (Investigative Sergeant) performs duties including, but not limited to: developing an investigation plan; scheduling and conducting interviews; completing concise, objective, and accurate investigative reports, and tracking investigation activities and stages of the investigation from assignment to final submittal via manual and electronic logs and data bases.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from [e-mail] or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

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

Working Conditions

The position(s) areeligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position. You must be regularly available and willing to work the hours necessary to meet business needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT $8,184.00 - $10,292.00A $8,696.00 - $10,935.00J New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Telework:

Hybrid

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.

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 are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts 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.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Internal Affairs, Allegation Investigation Unit - Central Intake & Triage Team (AIU/CITT) - NorthernRegion

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 offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

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 should 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.

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.

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.

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:

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at Salary and Benefits.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at Employee Benefits Summary.

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
CPRIOHCH
[phone]
[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:
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.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The completed SOQ is to be typed and completed in Arial 12-point font, single spaced, with 1-inch margins, and shall be no longer than 2 pages. Place your name and Job Control number in the upper right corner. Number, restate and answer each question below in the order they are listed, while providing specific information, demonstrating how your knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the needs of this position as described in the duty statement.

1. Describe your experience conducting or overseeing sensitive investigations. This may include Incarcerated/Supervised Person based investigations, background investigations, Parole investigations or other confidential inquiries. Explain how you ensured accurate fact finding, proper documentation, and adherence to policy when dealing with conflicting information or limited cooperation. Provide an example(s).

2. CITT sergeants must manage a high volume of cases and ensure work is completed in priority order. Describe a time when you had to balance competing assignments, deadlines, or operational demands.

3. CITT Sergeants are responsible for independently collecting, analyzing, and synopsizing relevant information and documentation, and preparing a comprehensive, fact based report. Describe the training and experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional written reports.

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.