Redaction Analyst

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) seeks an Analyst I to redact confidential information and manage PRA requests. The role involves reviewing records, applying redaction rules, and ensuring safety and privacy in public releases.

Hybrid telework is available; candidates must reside in California. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive material and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with confidential information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro.
• Experience with electronic redaction.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Extensive experience with Excel (reporting, sorting, filtering).
• Customer service and professional communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Obtain records and files and review confidential materials.
• Determine what should be redacted to protect safety and privacy.
• Respond to PRA requests and manage public records releases.
• Operate software and equipment used for redaction.

Skills

Confidential info

Microsoft Office

Electronic redaction

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Adobe Pro

Job description

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-530879 -

JC-530879 - Redaction Analyst
ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 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: 10/5/2026

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

Under supervision of the Supervisor I, the Analyst I obtains records and files from the Office of Internal Affairs, reviews and analyzes confidential records and files, and operates software and equipment to redact text, images, speech, sounds, or other types of confidential information. The incumbent responds to PRA requests and determines what should be removed or masked prior to making records and files public to ensure information that could pose safety and security risks to employees, incarcerated individuals, victims, family members, contractors, prisons, or other Departmental facilities are redacted. Records and files may contain sensitive and graphic information.

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.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4441.

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

This advertisement is for a Analyst I position located at 1940 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-248-5157-803.

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

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

Working Conditions

The position(s) is eligible 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.

• ANALYST I
• ANALYST II

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

ANALYST II

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

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 IVERSION OF CORRECTIONAL POLICY RESEARCH AND INTERNAL OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF PUBLIC RECORDS.

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.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice 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 www.e-verify.gov .

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:

• Experience working with confidential information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro.
• Experience with electronic redaction.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Ability to complete assignments on time and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate on a team.
• Extensive experience with Excel (i.e. reporting, sorting, filtering, etc.).
• Customer service (i.e. professional communication/correspondence with external/internal stakeholders and customers). Ability to research, analyze and problem-solve.

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:
CDCR Hiring Support
[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 Calibri 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.

Please describe your experience, knowledge, and training as it pertains to the Desirable Qualifications, and how they best qualify you for this position.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for Analyst I, before applying to the position, you must first take and pass the Analyst I exam at CalCareers

To obtain list eligibility for Analyst II, before applying to the position, you must first take and pass the Analyst II exam at CalCareers

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.

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