CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION

About the role

This job posting is being used to fill a permanent, full-time Captain, Adult Institution position at Valley State Prison. Captains can be assigned to various program areas including Complex I, Complex II, Central Services, and Health Care Access Unit.

Responsibilities

- Manage and supervise inmate populations in assigned program areas. - Implement and enforce departmental rules and regulations. - Conduct disciplinary actions as necessary. - Ensure compliance with state and federal laws. - Train and mentor institutional staff. - Evaluate staff performance and implement corrective measures.

Requirements

- Successfully completed the Captain, Adult Institution examination. - Current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility or reinstatement eligibility. - Eligible for a Training and Development assignment. - Possess advanced knowledge of custody operations, discipline, departmental rules, and classification of incarcerated persons. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Strong organizational, planning, and leadership abilities. - Ability to work cooperatively with department staff, other agencies, and stakeholders. - Knowledge of EEO policies and procedures and staff hiring. - Extensive computer application usage, records retention, and statistical reporting.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, corrections, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in corrections or related field. - Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise large inmate populations. - Proven success in implementing and enforcing departmental rules and regulations. - Experience in training and mentoring institutional staff. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Strong organizational, planning, and leadership abilities. - Ability to work cooperatively with department staff, other agencies, and stakeholders. - Knowledge of EEO policies and procedures and staff hiring. - Extensive computer application usage, records retention, and statistical reporting.

Skills

- Strong leadership and management skills. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Ability to work independently and under pressure. - Proficient in computer application usage, records retention, and statistical reporting. - Ability to evaluate staff performance and implement corrective measures.

Benefits

- Benefits information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) and CalPERS websites. - Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website. - Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website. - Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website.

Pay

$12,539.00 - $14,350.00 per month

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the application process, contact Crystal Conner at (559) 665-6100 ext: 5603 or crystal.conner@cdcr.ca.gov. For questions regarding the position, contact Crystal Conner at (559) 665-6100 ext: 5603 or crystal.conner@cdcr.ca.gov. For Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity inquiries, contact the Department's EEO Office at (559) 665-6100 ext: 5603 or crystal.conner@cdcr.ca.gov.