Correctional Peace Officer

Are you passionate about public safety and serving your community? Do you have a strong sense of justice and a desire to make a positive impact? If so, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity to join the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) as a Correctional Officer.

As a Correctional Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our facilities, staff, and the public. You will be responsible for enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining order, and providing support to inmates and staff. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Enforce rules and regulations, and maintain order and security within the facility
• Provide support to inmates and staff, including answering questions and resolving conflicts
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies to achieve common goals and objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned

• At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment to the Academy
• Possession of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a U.S. institution or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate
• United States citizenship or legal permanent resident
• No felony convictions and eligible to own/possess a firearm

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Sick and Vacation Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Recruitment and Retention Differential Pay
• Bilingual Pay
• Education incentive
• 401(k) Plan
• 401(k) Deferred Compensation

CDCR is committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.