Correctional Counselor I

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of Correctional Counselor II, Supervisor, Correctional Counselor I (CCI) is responsible for a caseload of approximately 160 incarcerated people. Identifies critical factors in their emotional and social maladjustment which have resulted in criminological behavior and evaluates these factors as basis for possible explanation of the deviant behavior, prospects for change in attitude and activities, and prognosis concerning expected adjustment in the institution and upon release. CCI’s are required to access and enter data into the Disability and Effective Communication system (DECS). Required to work evening hours for classification purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a three (3) percent 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.

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

This advertisement is for the Correctional Counselor I position located at 44750 60 th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536. Please indicate the position number on your application: 027-222-9901-XXX.

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

The California State Prison – Los Angeles County (LAC) is in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) – home to our State’s Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, CA, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately seventy-five (75) miles North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.

PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.

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

Candidates new to CDCR 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.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR 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:

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.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and shall be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin as it relates to the specific question being asked.

Instructions: SOQ shall be typed in 12-point professional font, limited to two (2) pages, single sided, candidate name, and JC number shall be listed at the top of each page. Your response shall be in question and answer format.

Please submit your SOQ with your application. Applications received without the SOQ or that do not follow these instructions will be screened out and you will not receive an interview. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

Question:

1. Based on the Knowledge, Skills, and abilities of the Correctional Counselor I what qualifications do you have that makes you the best candidate to fill this position.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit .

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

To obtain list eligibility for the Correctional Counselor I before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the examination.

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.
• 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 specific requirements.

• Other -

  TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED . Applicants must submit/attach a copy of their unofficial/official transcripts to their application. All transcripts, application, and supporting documents need to be submitted/attached by the Final Filing Date. Failure to submit/attach a copy of your transcripts will result in the disqualification of the application process. Diploma will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.