Correctional Sergeant

Job Description and Duties

We have an amazing opportunity with full time hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.

Supervises the work of Correctional Officers in the safe custody discipline, and welfare of incarcerated people on an assigned watch or in a major area; calls roll of Correctional Officers supervised; makes inspection tours to see that Correctional Officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties; conveys to superiors complaints made by Correctional Officers and incarcerated people; takes, receives, and checks periodic counts of incarcerated people; directs the inspection of quarters of incarcerated people for contraband, sanitary conditions, and orderliness; examines incoming and outgoing mail; develops procedures and posts orders; provides on-the-job training for Correctional Officer staff; promotes acceptable attitudes and  behavior of incarcerated people; rates incarcerated people on conduct and productivity; directs visits to incarcerated people and makes arrangements for showing visitors about the facility; reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular or suspicious occurrences and takes or  recommends appropriate action; prevents escapes and injury by incarcerated people to themselves and to property; searches for and recaptures escaped incarcerated people; receives, checks, and issues guns, ammunition, and other supplies and equipment; may participate as a leader in the group treatment program for incarcerated or supervised people; prepares employee and performance reports; and keeps records and prepares reports.

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. 

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at the California State Prison in Corcoran CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43. Conveniently located one hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station and Sequoias National Park. Two hours from Yosemite National Park and Pismo Beach. 

CSP-Corcoran
4001 King Ave
Corcoran, Ca. 93212

CSP-CORCORAN offers an on-site fitness center.

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 a candidate 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 departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter .

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

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:

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of correctional administration and rehabilitation and methods of discipline as applied to persons under restraint; principles and practices of personnel supervision and training; first aid; use and care of firearms; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

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

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

Additional Application Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• Application must include a valid email address and/or contact number.

• Application must include the job title for which you are applying for and the Job Code (JC) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying” section.
• List your most current employment history first in the “Employment History” section on the STD 678.
• Provide the “FROM” and “TO” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the “Total Worked (Years/Months)”. You may include overtime hours. If you fail to comply, your application is considered incomplete.
• You MUST complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached” in this section). Include all relevant experience that relates to the qualification requirements. If you fail to comply, your application is considered incomplete.
• If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts.
• SROA and Surplus employees are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who fail to submit a complete State Application (STD 678), may not be considered. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the State Application.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD 678)  

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended.

Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.

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.