(Full-time) Sergeant

This job posting is being used to fill limited term, full-time Correctional Sergeant position(s). Limited term appointments are for 12 months, and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

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

You must have taken and passed the examination for the Correctional Sergeant classification, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility to apply.

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

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (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. CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Surrounding communities are affordable and offer excellent educational opportunities.

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

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CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT $8,184.00 - $10,292.00 A

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12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

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.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (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.

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 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.

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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.

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.

If you are personally delivering your application, you must do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. Monday - Friday, on or before the final filing date.

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.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. 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:

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Applications can be dropped off Monday - Friday from:
Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. 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.
Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination/Employment Application ( STD. 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. 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:
Must possess basic computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, SOMS, and ERMS
Ability to understand and implement departmental rules, regulations, and procedures to include the housing, programing, grievances, discipline and custody of the incarcerated population
Ability to train, develop, evaluate, and correct staff performance using the progressive discipline process
Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

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

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

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.
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You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
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Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.

Additionally, resumes, cover letters, and all other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. Your document needs to be titled "Statement of Qualifications" and your first and last name must be typed at the top of each page. Reliability, thoroughness, and the ability to work independently are essential qualities / traits of a successful Correctional Sergeant. Please provide specific details of how you demonstrate these qualities / traits within your current job assignment.
The processing of accurate and complete incident report packages is a crucial function within custody operations at Valley State Prison. Incident reports must be completed in compliance with established policies and fully defendable when audited by internal and external agencies and stakeholders. As a Correctional Sergeant, explain in detail the steps you would take to ensure your incident packages are accurate, comply with policy, and meet the expectations of Valley State Prison's management?
Correctional staff are required to complete confidential documents (i.e. memorandums or confidential 128-B Chronos). What is your experience writing confidential documents? Explain how you ensured the information collected and documented complied with Title 15, Section 3321 regulations.

Additional Application Information

Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications with "see resume" in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

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.