Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer Position

Under the general direction of the Correctional Sergeant, the Correctional Officer will utilize their firsthand experience, knowledge, and understanding of the correctional law enforcement environment and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) institutional operations to assist in and facilitate the creation, implementation, metrics, maintenance, marketing and evaluation of statewide employee wellness programs and initiatives for CDCR and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees and their families. The incumbent must draw from their correctional experience to build and maintain rapport statewide with departmental 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 become proficient in all wellness programs so they may effectively and conscientiously provide evaluation of such programs, provide feedback and recommend changes. Must work effectively under stressful conditions, work effectively and cooperatively under the pressure of working weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shifts (day/night) as needed or directed by the department head. Be prepared for statewide travel, on short notice, to and from various CDCR, CCHCS, and DJJ facilities, camps and offices for extended periods of time. Maintain confidentiality regarding all information of a personal or professional nature of employees who request services from OEW.

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 Officer position. Located at Headquarters in Elk Grove, CA.

Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-544-9662-001

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.