Office Assistant (General) - Fire Watch

Job Description and Duties

Under the close supervision of the Custody Captain, the Office Assistant (General) will function as Fire Watch Personnel, with responsibility to patrol and monitor their assigned areas and report occurrences of fires.  Incumbents will visually inspect assigned areas for the duration of their assigned shift, record and report progress of the inspections.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

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

See Examination Information section below for details on the examination process for this classification.
Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development (T&D) assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

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 .

Working Conditions

Each position will be assigned to either of the specific shifts listed below: 

• Second Watch 06:30 am -  02:30 pm
• Third Watch - 02:30 pm - 10:30 pm

This position is located at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF), in Corcoran, CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43 in Corcoran. Conveniently located less than 1 hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station, approximately 4 hours from Yosemite National Park, 2 and a half hours from Sequoia National Park, about 2 hours from Pismo Beach and 3 hours from LAX, in the heart of adjacent communities such as Fresno, Hanford, Tulare, and Visalia. It's an ideal location with a low cost of living.

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.

Hiring is contingent on freeze exemption, SROA/DROA, and re-employment clearances.  To apply for this position, a State Application (STD 678) must be submitted to the contact person listed.  If you are current or former state employee you must attach your most recent performance evaluation with your application.  All types of appointments will be considered. All applicants, regardless of the type of eligibility, must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the classification.  To view the Minimum Qualifications, please visit the CalHR website at and type in either the class code or title of the classification you are applying for.    Applications will be screened and only reachable ranks will be interviewed. Screening criteria is confidential information and cannot be disclosed to applicants. This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur. Position(s) are limited term with the possibility of becoming permanent full time in the future.

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:

• Willingness to 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.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for this classification before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the applicable exam.

Examination information can be found at the link below.

Exam Bulletin | CalCareers

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.
• Other -

  Please provide a copy of your most recent performance evaluation.