CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

Position located at Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development – Office of Training and Professional Development (POSED – OTPD), Sacramento County.

About the location

• Prepares cadets to become Correctional Officers through on-site institutional training
• Provides specialized custody trainings for current CDCR staff to strengthen physical and mental skills
• Campus-like setting
• Free on-site parking
• On-site cafeteria available
• Free on-site gym and track accessible to staff
• Close to Hwy 99 exit
• 20 minutes south of Elk Grove and/or 20 minutes north of Lodi

Responsibilities

Detailed responsibilities are outlined in the attached Duty Statement.

Requirements

• Refer to the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification for Correctional Sergeant
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification; official transcripts may be required upon appointment
• Foreign education must be verified for U.S. equivalency through NACES
• New hires must undergo a background investigation, Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment; annual TB testing thereafter
• Supporting documents should be submitted in PDF format
• CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm identity and employment authorization (www.e-verify.gov)

Special Requirements

• Do not include confidential information (e.g., Social Security Number, birthdate, student ID, driver’s license number unless required, examination results, marital status, age) on any submitted documents
• Confidential information on the first page of electronically submitted applications will be automatically redacted

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

Desirable Qualifications

In 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:

• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace

Pay

• $7,946.00 - $9,992.00 per month (Range A)
• $8,184.00 - $10,292.00 per month (Range J)
• $8,696.00 - $10,935.00 per month (Range New to State candidates; hired at minimum salary of classification or minimum of alternate range)

Schedule

• Permanent, Full Time
• In Office

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Department Information

Vision: 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 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.

Commitment: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace, attracting and hiring candidates from all communities, and empowering employees from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.