Correctional Sergeant

Correctional Sergeant

Under the direction of the Associate Director (Chief Psychologist), Office of Employee Wellness (OEW), the Correctional Sergeant functions as a lead and is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of statewide employee wellness programs and initiatives for California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees and their families. The incumbent's experience, knowledge and understanding of the correctional law enforcement environment and CDCR institution operations will facilitate the creation, implementation, metrics and maintenance of wellness programs. The incumbent must be able to build and maintain rapport with correctional staff in order to encourage their utilization of the wellness programs and offer internal insight into the complexity and sensitivity of issues facing correctional staff and their families. The incumbent will utilize their correctional knowledge and expertise to evaluate the programs, provide feedback and recommend changes. Must work effectively under stressful conditions, work effectively and cooperatively under the pressure of short leave time; work weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shift (day/night). Statewide travel on short notice to and from various CDCR facilities and offices may be required for extended periods of time. This position has supervisory responsibility for supervisory and rank and file custody incumbents. The position also provides professional input from a correctional perspective to the statewide Peer Support Program (PSP).

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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

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

This advertisement is for a Correctional Sergeant position. Located at Headquarters in Elk Grove, CA.

Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-544-9659-002

Note: Limited term for 12 months may be extended up to 24 months.

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