CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

This position is limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

This advertisement is for a Correctional Sergeant position Located at CC#18 Ishi in Paynes Creek, Tehama County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-618-9659-001.

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

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Under the direction of the Camp Commander, the Assistant Camp Commander is responsible for supervising the security, health and welfare of incarcerated individuals; 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 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 must be able to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. The Assistant Camp Commander must be available for emergency assignments. The Assistant Camp Commander is expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times, in such a manner as not to bring discredit or embarrassment to the Department. 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).

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 31 male camps located throughout California.

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.

Final Filing Date: 3/3/2025

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 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.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of correctional administration, rehabilitation and methods of discipline, as it applies to persons under restraint, to effectively provide public safety and comply with Federal and State laws, court mandates, regulations, etc. 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, inmates and the public. The Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives to ensure the workplace is free of discrimination and sexual harassment. 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. Court mandates (e.g., 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. The inmate appeal process (e.g., Request for Interview [Form 22], Inmate/Parolee Appeal Form [CDCR 602], Reasonable Accommodation Request Form [CDCR 1824]) in order to review and respond within specified time constraints. 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. Due process to comply with Federal and State laws, court mandates, regulations, etc. Memorandum of Understanding to comply with the agreement between CDCR and bargaining units. Alarm response and emergency procedures to effectively supervise staff during an incident.

Ability to: Plan, assign, and direct the work of others to effectively supervise an area of responsibility and ensure the safety of staff, inmates and the public. Control, direct and instruct inmates, individually and in groups, to maintain the orderly operation of the facility and ensure the safety of staff, inmates and the public. Interpret and enforce all rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality to ensure compliance. Promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates or parolees and rate their conduct and productivity accurately and impartially to assist with the rehabilitation process. Think and act quickly in emergencies in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Make arithmetic computations in order to account for inmates and manage resources. Analyze situations accurately to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Interpret and apply rules and instructions to ensure program compliance. Effectively enforce the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives in order to create and maintain a fair and equitable work environment free of harassment and discrimination. Use computers and software programs to input, retrieve and update database information and monitor, track and supervise staff/inmates assignments.