Captain (AI)

$12,539.00 - $14,350.00 per MonthNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 3/27/2026Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) / By Mail Drop-offJob OverviewAttention all current and aspiring Captains! Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? If so, 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.ResponsibilitiesThe Captain handles all incoming correspondence from the Wardens, CDW and AW-Central Services. Understand and carry out oral and/or written directions. Write, update and track Operational Procedures for all of Central Services. Review all Central Services incident reports (837s). Oversee daily custody operations of the Institution to include: Watch Office, Mailroom, R&R, Armory, Main Kitchen, Central Control, Personnel Assignments, Incarcerated People Assignments, Outside Patrol, Locksmith and Visiting. Handle staff complaints. Sit on interview panels. Monitor employee placement and removal. Conduct security audits. Respond to emergency situations throughout the institution.Minimum RequirementsCAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTIONWorking ConditionsThis 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-Corcoran4001 King AveCorcoran, Ca. 93212CSP-CORCORAN offers an on-site fitness center.Department InformationVision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.Mission: 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.CDCR and 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 communicty 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/CCHCS values all team members. 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 encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.CDCR Website: www.cdcr.ca.govSpecial RequirementsDo 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.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.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 www.e-verify.gov.This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.Application InstructionsCompleted 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.Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:Ca State Prison, CorcoranAttn: Sydney RiveraCSP-Corcoran/Personnel Cert UnitP.O. Box 8800 Corcoran, CA 93212-8800Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:Ca State Prison, CorcoranSydney Rivera 4001 King AveP.O. Box 8800 Corcoran, CA 93212-8800 07:00 AM - 04:00 PMRequired 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.Desirable QualificationsIn 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 modern principles and practices of correctional administration and criminology; psychology of criminal behavior and methods of discipline; supervisory techniques and methods of maintaining discipline; principles and methods used in the custody, control, and adjustment of antisocial persons; interviewing techniques; literature in the fields of correctional administration and criminology; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to criminal activities; care and use of firearms; job requirements and work performed by inmates of a correctional facility; principles and practices of business management and problems involved in the administration and supervision of correctional facilities and prison camps; sanitation, health, and safety standards; principles of personnel management, supervision, and training; principles of effective verbal and written communication and group dynamics; tactical operational and situational awareness; supervisory responsibilities under the Ralph C. Dills Act; the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; a manager's role in this Program and the processes available to meet Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.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, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.Contact InformationHuman Resources Contact:Sydney Rivera(559) 992-8800 ext: 5098sydney.rivera@cdcr.ca.govCalifornia Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.Additional Application RequirementsApplication must include a valid email address and/or contact number.Application must include the job title for which you are applying.You must submit a complete and thorough application. Do not leave anything blank including, but not limited to hours/weeks worked, start/end dates, and all experience/education relating to the Minimum Qualifications stated in the classification specification, including duties performed.Failure to follow these instructions may result in the screening out of your application.You must include the classification title you are applying for and JC-510634 in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application. Applications received without this information may be disqualified.Statement of QualificationsYour document must be titled "Statement of Qualifications", contain your full name and be no more than two (2) pages, single spaced, 12 point Arial font, using standard letter-sized paper with 1 inch margins. Number responses to match the questions. In the SOQ, describe your experience as it relates to the questions below.Describe your experience leading or supervising a professional team. Include how you set priorities, assign work, track progress, and ensure accountability.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.It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.J-18808-Ljbffr