CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation · Del Norte County, CA · 2 mo ago

OTHRFull-time

About the role

This position is located at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, Del Norte County. The role is a 12-month limited term position, with the possibility of extension for up to 24 months or becoming permanent.

Working conditions

Pelican Bay State Prison is located in Crescent City, approximately twenty miles from the Oregon border in the northwest corner of California along the Pacific coast. The area features some of the world's most beautiful coastline, with cool ocean mists nurturing the giant Redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The crystal clear Smith River is one of California's largest wild river systems. The majestic Redwood forests, local beaches, river rafting, miles of hiking and wonderful places to fish are all easily accessible. Youth engagement is encouraged through events and organizations such as the county fair and 4-H. Del Norte County is uncrowded and unspoiled.

Pay

Range A: $7,278.00 - $8,726.00
Range B: $8,809.00 - $10,572.00
Range J: $7,642.00 - $9,162.00
Range K: $9,249.00 - $11,101.00
Range L: $7,873.00 - $7,873.00
Range M: $9,216.00 - $11,591.00
Range W: $7,498.00 - $7,498.00
Range X: $8,777.00 - $11,039.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Requirements

Must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Class Specification for Correctional Counselor I
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer Account
Resume is required
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred

Application information

Position number: 394-222-9904-xxx

Final filing date: September 9, 2026

Number of positions: 2

Work location: Del Norte County

Telework: In Office

Job type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your 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
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority

How to apply

Complete Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard copy applications may be mailed or dropped off at:

Pelican Bay State Prison
Attn: J. Phillips
Hiring and Recruitment Office
P.O. Box 7200
Crescent City, CA 95532-7200

Drop-off hours: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Benefits

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. 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. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact

Human Resources Contact: Jacquelyn Phillips, (707) 465-9119, PBSPHiring.Recruitment@cdcr.ca.gov

EEO Contact: EEO Coordinator, (707) 465-9116, jason.schrag@cdcr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)