(Full-time) Sergeant

This advertisement is for Correctional Sergeant positions located at CC#41 Fenner Canyon for Sierra Conservation Center in Valyermo, Los Angeles County. Please indicate the position number on your application: CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

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monitoring and supervising the custody staff and providing staff training and performance evaluations; and assisting in the maintenance of an efficient camp operation that satisfies all legal mandates and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) policies and procedures. The Assistant Camp Commander is a first line supervisor responsible for direct supervision when acting in the capacity of Strike Team Leader. The Assistant Camp Commander is expected to keep abreast of camp and department policies and procedures and attend all scheduled training and meetings.

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 30, 2027. About this location -- The primary mission of Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers male camps located throughout California.

CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

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Working Title: Correctional Sergeant at CC#41 Fenner Canyon

Classification: CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

$Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, 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 building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation 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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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.

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

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Required Application Package Documents

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.

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:

Principles and practices of personnel supervision, training and discipline to effectively supervise the daily operation of the facility/work site. First Aid/Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation to effectively provide first responder/emergency medical care. The use and care of firearms for the safety of staff, Incarcerated Persons and the public. A supervisor’s role in the EEO Program and the processes available to meet the Department’s EEO objectives as it relates to the supervision and management of departmental personnel. Coleman, Armstrong, Clark, Plata, Valdivia) to ensure staff fulfill the operational requirements of the department and the developmental needs of the employee. The various prison gangs and security threat groups (e.g., behavior, activities structure) to minimize disruptions that impede the orderly operation of the institution. Computer usage (e.g., software programs, word processing) to maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, contribute to the department’s needs, etc. The Use of Force policy and reporting requirements to ensure staff fulfill the operational requirements of the department and comply with Federal and State laws, court mandates, regulations, etc. Working Effectively with Female Offenders (WEFO) and gender identification to ensure staff fulfill the operational requirements of the department and comply with Federal and State laws, court mandates, regulations, etc. Memorandum of Understanding to comply with the agreement between CDCR and bargaining units. Control, direct and instruct Incarcerated Persons, individually and in groups, to maintain the orderly operation of the facility and ensure the safety of staff, Incarcerated Persons and the public. Make arithmetic computations in order to account for Incarcerated Persons and manage resources. Use computers and software programs to input, retrieve and update database information and monitor, track and supervise staff/ Incarcerated Persons assignments.

Shall 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 California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at

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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 position or application process.

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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.