CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

About the role

The Correctional Sergeant supervises the work of Correctional Officers in the safe custody discipline, and welfare of incarcerated persons or parolees on an assigned watch or in a major area; calls roll of Correctional Officers supervised; makes inspection tours to see that Correctional Officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties; conveys to superiors complaints made by Correctional Officers and incarcerated persons; takes, receives, and checks periodic counts of incarcerated persons; directs the inspection of quarters of incarcerated persons for contraband, sanitary conditions, and orderliness; examines incoming and outgoing mail; develops procedures and posts orders; provides on-the-job training for Correctional Officer staff; promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of incarcerated persons; rates incarcerated persons on conduct and productivity; directs visits to incarcerated persons and makes arrangements for showing visitors about the facility; reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular or suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action; prevents escapes and injury by incarcerated persons to themselves and to property; searches for and recaptures escaped incarcerated persons; receives, checks, and issues guns, ammunition, and other supplies and equipment; may participate as a leader in the group treatment program for incarcerated persons or parolees; prepares employee and performance reports; and keeps records and prepares reports; and to do other related work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of Correctional Officers in the safe custody discipline, and welfare of incarcerated persons or parolees on an assigned watch or in a major area
• Calls roll of Correctional Officers supervised
• Makes inspection tours to see that Correctional Officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties
• Conveys to superiors complaints made by Correctional Officers and incarcerated persons
• Takes, receives, and checks periodic counts of incarcerated persons
• Directs the inspection of quarters of incarcerated persons for contraband, sanitary conditions, and orderliness
• Examines incoming and outgoing mail
• Develops procedures and posts orders
• Provides on-the-job training for Correctional Officer staff
• Promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of incarcerated persons
• Rates incarcerated persons on conduct and productivity
• Directs visits to incarcerated persons and makes arrangements for showing visitors about the facility
• Reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular or suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action
• Prevents escapes and injury by incarcerated persons to themselves and to property
• Searhes for and recaptures escaped incarcerated persons
• Receives, checks, and issues guns, ammunition, and other supplies and equipment
• May participate as a leader in the group treatment program for incarcerated persons or parolees
• Prepares employee and performance reports
• Keeps records and prepares reports
• To do other related work

Requirements

All Other Duties As Required.

Qualifications

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Individuals must specify on their application that they are applying for a Training and Development assignment.

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

This advertisement is for Correctional Sergeant position(s), located at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) in Delano, CA (Kern County).

Please indicate the position number on your application: 915-201-9659-XXX.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

About the location – Kern Valley State Prison is located in Delano, the heart of California’s Central Valley. With a diverse population, Delano thrives as a melting pot of cultures, each adding its own unique flavor to the community. From lively festivals celebrating the area’s Filipino, Mexican, and other heritage groups, to the local farmers' markets showcasing the bountiful produce of Kern County, Delano is a city that embraces its diversity making it an ideal place to live, work, and play. Delano's thriving business environment provides numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, retailers, and corporations. The city’s strategic location, connected by major highways and rail lines, makes it an attractive hub for commerce and innovation. Local initiatives foster a business-friendly climate, driving growth and prosperity in the region. For those seeking leisure, Delano offers a plethora of recreational activities. Parks, theaters, museums, and more beckon residents and visitors alike. Annual events like the Harvest Holidays parade and the Cinco de Mayo celebration provide entertainment for all ages, while the city’s amenities cater to a modern, fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you're looking to establish roots, launch a business, or simply experience the warmth of a tight-knit community, Delano awaits. Join us in this city of promise, where the past informs a bright future.

KVSP is a Level IV facility consisting of four semi-autonomous 180 designed facilities and two stand-alone Administrative Segregation Units, all surrounded by a Lethal Electrified Perimeter Fence. This is a Correctional Institution open 24 hours/7 days a week, all positions will be office centered. This is a Correctional facility; you will come in contact with incarcerated persons. There is also a Level I Minimum Support Facility. It is on 600 acres. KVSP received Level I’s in June 2005 and Level IV’s in July 2005.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.