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Job Description and Duties

This advertisement is for a Correctional Sergeant position located at POSED – OPOS, located on Goethe Road, Sacramento County.

Please indicate the position number on your application: 048-202-9659-XXX.

Duty Statement attached for your review.

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.  

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email.  Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.  CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.    

A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required.  Please refer to the “Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions” section below for specific document instructions.  All application packages must include the required SQ, as instructed, to be considered for an interview.  Application packages without the required SQ, as instructed, will be automatically screened out.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for employees who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely.  Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process.  Telework is only available to residents of California.  Please be advised that telework designations are subject to change at any time per Hiring Authority direction.

Applications received without a completed Employment History section of application or “see Resume” indicated may be automatically screened out and not be considered.

Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development may be considered for this position.

Candidate pool may be screened to determine the most qualified candidates for potential interviews.

ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development – Office of Peace Officer Selection conducts recruitment, written exams, and background investigations for all peace officer applicants. The Peace Officer Selection location offers a secured access facility with an on-site fitness center, free parking, as well as a variety of nearby shopping locations.  

PHYSICAL LOCATION – 10000 Goethe Road, Sacramento County.

Telework may be offered for 1 day a week with 4 days in office.

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 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.

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 .

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

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:

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, , and the CalPERS website, .

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

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil  Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at 

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

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on  job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS

The required Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will document your ability to follow instructions and your ability to present written information clearly and concisely as well as your knowledge/experience regarding the requested information.

DOCUMENT FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS :

• No longer than two (2) typewritten pages
• Titled “Background Investigation Unit”
• Your name in upper right-hand corner of document
• Arial 12-point font, single-space, standard margins
• Restate questions, number, and address them in order

CONTENT REQUESTED : Please respond to the following prompts.

1. Please describe your specific leadership experiences since being employed with CDCR or prior to your state civil service position if applicable. Describe specific situations in which you practiced/engaged in leadership, the action you took, and the result. Provide two or more examples.
2. Please describe your specific mentorship experiences since being employed with CDCR or prior to your state civil service position if applicable. Describe specific situations in which you practiced/engaged in mentorship, the action you took, and the result. Provide two or more examples.
3. Please describe methods and strategies you practice to remain organized. Include competencies in technology as well as other methods to manage a caseload and remain organized. Additionally, please explain how you prioritize competing demands when multiple urgent matters arise at the same time.

***Resumes, cover letters or other documents will not be accepted as response for the required Supplemental Questionnaire.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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  A Supplemental Questionnaire is required and must be submitted with your Examination / Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Supplemental Questionnaire based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please refer to the “Supplemental Questionnaire” section below for specific requirements.

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