CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Correctional Sergeant
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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Job Description and Duties
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. All Other Duties As Required. 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. Delano is diverse and offers a range of cultural experiences and recreational activities. KVSP is a Level IV correctional facility with multiple operating components. This is a Correctional Institution open 24 hours/7 days a week, and all positions will be office centered. You will come in contact with incarcerated persons. 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 facility; you will come in contact with incarcerated persons. There is also a Level I Minimum Support Facility 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. CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-495297 Position #(s): 915-201-9659-XXX Working Title: Correctional Sergeant Classification: CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT Salary $8,184.00 - $10,292.00 A $8,696.00 - $10,935.00 J New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number of Positions
Multiple Work Location
Kern County Telework
In Office Job Type
Permanent, Full Time 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 the 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. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful reintegration through education, treatment and restorative justice programs. Special Requirements: Do NOT include confidential information on any documents submitted for a job vacancy. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Foreign education credential evaluation may be required. Background investigation and Live Scan fingerprinting are required. E-Verify is used to confirm identity and employment authorization. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating the candidate's relative ability, 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. Special Personal Characteristics Emotional stability and maturity; sympathetic and objective understanding of persons under restraint; leadership ability; tact; neat appearance; courage; alertness; willingness to work nights and emergencies; normal hearing; sound physical condition; strength; endurance; and agility. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Carlos Beltran-Palomares (661) 721-6300 ext: 5621 m_KVSP.Personnel_HiringRecruitment@cdcr.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Cassie Palos (661) 721-6300 ext: 5602 m_KVSP.Personnel_HiringRecruitment@cdcr.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. EEO information and contacts are available as well. Additional Information Note: MQ verification will occur; foreign education verifications, Live Scan, and background checks are required. Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview. Equal Opportunity Employer statements apply. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. A drug-free workplace policy is observed. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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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. All Other Duties As Required. 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. Delano is diverse and offers a range of cultural experiences and recreational activities. KVSP is a Level IV correctional facility with multiple operating components. This is a Correctional Institution open 24 hours/7 days a week, and all positions will be office centered. You will come in contact with incarcerated persons. 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 facility; you will come in contact with incarcerated persons. There is also a Level I Minimum Support Facility 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. CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-495297 Position #(s): 915-201-9659-XXX Working Title: Correctional Sergeant Classification: CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT Salary $8,184.00 - $10,292.00 A $8,696.00 - $10,935.00 J New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number of Positions
Multiple Work Location
Kern County Telework
In Office Job Type
Permanent, Full Time 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 the 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. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful reintegration through education, treatment and restorative justice programs. Special Requirements: Do NOT include confidential information on any documents submitted for a job vacancy. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Foreign education credential evaluation may be required. Background investigation and Live Scan fingerprinting are required. E-Verify is used to confirm identity and employment authorization. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating the candidate's relative ability, 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. Special Personal Characteristics Emotional stability and maturity; sympathetic and objective understanding of persons under restraint; leadership ability; tact; neat appearance; courage; alertness; willingness to work nights and emergencies; normal hearing; sound physical condition; strength; endurance; and agility. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Carlos Beltran-Palomares (661) 721-6300 ext: 5621 m_KVSP.Personnel_HiringRecruitment@cdcr.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Cassie Palos (661) 721-6300 ext: 5602 m_KVSP.Personnel_HiringRecruitment@cdcr.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. EEO information and contacts are available as well. Additional Information Note: MQ verification will occur; foreign education verifications, Live Scan, and background checks are required. Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview. Equal Opportunity Employer statements apply. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. A drug-free workplace policy is observed. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Note: This description is for a Correctional Sergeant position at KVSP; other details retained for context. Location and job posting details may be subject to change. If you would like to set up job alerts, sign in to the portal.
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