California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Company Name
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Address
9838 Old Placerville Road , Suite B, Sacramento, California, 95827, United States

Contact Name
Jonathan Foster

Phone Number
(916) 255-0535

Email Address
jonathan.foster@cdcr.ca.gov

Company Website
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Career_Opportunities/POR/joinourteam.html

Job Title
Correctional Officer

Sector
Law Enforcement & Security

Part Time/Full Time/Other
Full-Time

Is it a student job?
No

Wage/Salary
$4309-$7195/month

Education Level
High School

Job Description

Job Description: Correctional Officer Duties

•Supervise inmates in housing areas
•Maintain security and conduct counts of inmates
•Control inmate movement within the prison
•Listen and watch for unusual sounds or sights that may indicate illegal activity
•Perform searches of inmates and their living quarters or work assignment locations
•Visually survey prison grounds from an armed tower or central security area
•Respond to the scene of a disturbance or an emergency
•Write incident reports
•Transport inmates to court or medical facilities in the community

The endless opportunities within CDCR can change your life as it provides an avenue for upward mobility, and secures a FUTURE for you and your family. Only you can choose your path, and only you can make it happen. Now’s the time, apply online at www.joincdcr.com

Training
A 12-week comprehensive training academy is required prior to appointment at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in Galt, CA (Salary during academy: $20.21 per hour).

How to Apply
Candidates should apply at www.joincdcr.com. Once the application is submitted, candidates will be scheduled for a Written Test within 10 days and notified by email. Candidates will also need to pass a Physical Fitness Test, a Backgrounds Investigation, a Psychological Examination, a Vision Test, and a Medical Evaluation. For more details about the process, visit www.joincdcr.com. The entire process can take around 18 months.

Expiration Date
December 31, 2018