Correctional Sergeant

Job Description and Duties

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

Under the supervision of the Correctional Lieutenant, the Correctional Sergeant will be responsible for supervision of all Correctional Officers assigned to their area of responsibility. The Correctional Sergeant will conduct on-the-job training programs to ensure that assigned staff is in compliance with all requirements; responsible for the movement of inmates and ensure their safety as well as safety of surrounding staff; prepare various reports, maintain post orders, make recommendations on needed changes, and revisions relative to the safe operation of custodial functions.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

SVSP Correctional Sergeants receive an additional $200 housing stipend per qualifying pay period. In addition, SVSP Correctional Sergeants receive an annual uniform allowance.

Special Requirements

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

3. Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

4. Pursuant to the Public Health Orders ( Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings and State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement) issued by the California Department of Public Health and the directive Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institution Staff issued by the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), all staff assigned to this post/position may be required to show evidence of full vaccination and booster for COVID-19, absent an approved reasonable medical or religious accommodation precluding them from vaccination.

5. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

6. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

7. CDCR utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to

8. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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:

Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at

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Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR

website at

merit-system-principles.aspx .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

Benefits-Summary.aspx .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility

may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of

appointment.

Salinas Valley State Prison is located in beautiful Monterey County which is home to prestigious wine country, world famous golf courses, breath taking ocean views, easy commute, mild temperatures, clean air and an agriculturally rich region. Don't just vacation on the Monterey Peninsula, Live there! In addition, parking at SVSP is free.

Additional Information

• This advertisement may be used to fill this and other vacancies that occur during the validity of this recruitment.
• Positions filled as limited term or as a Training and Development may become permanent.
• All applications will be screened (based on information provided on your application) and only the most qualified / readily reachable will be interviewed.
• Incomplete applications will be screened out.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.