TELEVISION SPECIALIST

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California advertises a Television Specialist position located at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, Del Norte County. Final filing date is 9/25/2026, with a monthly salary range of $6,031.00 to $7,547.00. The role is permanent, full-time and in-office.

Applicants should note the PLP 2025 pay reduction and that all communications will be conducted primarily via email. See the Duty Statement for full requirements and duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are listed in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• The advertisement is for a Television Specialist positioned at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, Del Norte County.
• Main communication for this position will be through email.
• You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job description

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 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: 9/25/2026

Job Description and Duties

For those participating in Teams interviews, please note that outside resources such as search engines, written documents, or generative AI (for example ChatGPT) are not allowed during the interview process, unless pre-approved due to a reasonable accommodation.

This advertisement is for a Television Specialistpositionlocated at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, Del Norte County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 394-231-5571-xxx.

** 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

Pelican Bay State Prison is located in Crescent City, approximately twenty miles from the Oregon border. Situated in the northwest corner of California along the Pacific coast, this thriving community is famous for some of the world’s most beautiful coastline. Cool ocean mists nurture the giant Redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The crystal clear Smith River is one of California’s largest wild river systems. The majestic Redwood forests, local beaches, river rafting, miles of hiking and wonderful places to fish are all easily accessible. Youth engagement is encouraged through events and organizations such as the county fair and 4-H. Del Norte County is uncrowded and unspoiled.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TELEVISION SPECIALIST

TELEVISION SPECIALIST $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 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:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

CDCR and 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.

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

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.

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.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Jacquelyn Phillips
[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.

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.

Examination and Hiring Process Contacts

In order to be eligible for an interview, most candidates must first participate and be successful in the exam for Television Specialist. The link to the exam bulletin can be found here:CalCareers

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.