Correctional Lieutenant

Under direction, either (1) in a line capacity, as a second level supervisor, to have charge of an assigned watch or a major area in a State correctional facility or to have charge of a conservation camp; to supervise the work of subordinates in the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of incarcerated persons; or (2) as a staff assistant to a custodial manager, to be responsible for and perform a complex and sensitive staff function requiring supervisory custodial expertise; may supervise subordinate staff; and (3) as a staff consultant to headquarters management, to perform complex consultative staff assignments requiring a thorough knowledge of institution security and program operations; and to do other related work.

In an institution, employees in this class function as second level supervisors or as staff assistants to custodial managers.

Incumbents who are second level line supervisors are in charge of an assigned watch or of an assigned major area or function or as the supervisor of a conservation camp. These assignments involve supervision of Correctional Sergeants who, in turn, directly supervise Correctional Officers and have the responsibility for planning and supervising the feeding, clothing, housing, transportation, custody, and discipline of incarcerated persons.

Incumbents who provide staff assistance to a custodial manager must be responsible for a complex and sensitive staff function with institution wide regional or statewide impact. Duties must require possession and application of supervisory custodial knowledge, skills, and abilities, and may require supervision of subordinate staff. Typically, incumbents are responsible for functions such as custodial personnel assignments; incarcerated person work assignments; in-service training for custodial staff; criminal investigations; criminal gang activities control; public information and administrative assistance to the Superintendent/Warden; disciplinary hearings; camp liaison; and supervision of field background investigations at headquarters.


Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Individuals must specify on their application that they are applying for a Training and Development assignment.


This recruitment may be used to fill any additional vacancies in this classification for the life of the recruitment.


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


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 .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-518952


Position #(s):
180-201-9656-100

Working Title:
Correctional Lieutenant


Classification:
CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT $9,192.00 - $11,567.00 A
$9,767.00 - $12,290.00 J


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
Kern County


Telework:
In Office


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

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.


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.


CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.


Location of Position:
Wasco State Prison-Reception Center
701 Scofield Ave
Wasco, CA 93280


Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Department Website:


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.


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 .


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.


This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.


Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/3/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Wasco State Prison
Attn: Hiring & Recruitment
Wasco State Prison-Reception Center
P.O. Box 8800
Wasco , CA 93280


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Wasco State Prison
Drop-Off
Hiring & Recruitment
701 Scofield Ave


Wasco , CA 93280


08:00 AM - 04:00 PM


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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications 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 Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for the specific requirements.
  
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


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.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of correctional administration and criminology; methods of discipline, and the attitudes, problems and behavior of persons under restraint; principles and practices of personnel management and supervision; care and use of firearms; job requirements and work performed by incarcerated persons in an institution or camp; business principles and problems involved in administration and supervision of institutions and camps; camp and institution sanitation, and health and safety standards; principles and methods of employee training, determining training needs, and evaluating training results; purposes, activities, regulations, and functions of the California Department of Corrections and term-setting authorities; interviewing and investigative techniques; Department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.


Ability to: Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate training programs; establish and maintain cooperative relations with persons interested in correctional programs; plan, assign, and direct the work of others; enforce institutional rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior among incarcerated persons; think and act quickly in emergencies; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; speak and write effectively; keep records and prepare reports; effectively contribute to the Department's affirmative action objectives.


Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website .

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

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

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

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.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Jessica Lopez
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Shaydee Pinedo
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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:
Daranee Aviles
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Minimum Qualifications, Examination & Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications Either I: Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Correctional Sergeant. Or II: Two years of experience in the California state service in custody, classification or treatment work performing duties of a class at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of the Correctional Sergeant.

Examination Information


To obtain list eligibility for the position, before applying, you must first take and pass the examination: CalCareers

Special Personal Characteristics

Emotional maturity and stability; sympathetic and objective understanding of persons under restraint; satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen; leadership ability; tact; good personal and social adjustment for correctional work; neat personal appearance; courage; alertness; willingness to work at night and to report for duty at any time emergencies arise; normal hearing; sound physical condition; strength; endurance; and agility.
Felony Disqualification
Existing law provides that persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers. Such persons are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.
Drug Testing Requirement
Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test. (The drug screening test will be waived for employees who are currently in a designated "Sensitive" class for which drug testing is required under State Personnel Board Rule 213.)


Statement of Qualifications


A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the state application and should address all of the following:

1) Describe the experience you possess that would make you a successful Correctional Lieutenant.

2) Based on the attached duty statement for this position, please describe how your relevant work experience and/or education qualify you for this assignment.

3) What is the most important quality for a Correctional Lieutenant? Giving examples explain how you embody that quality.


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.


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.