What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION position at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation?
Job Description And Duties
Attention all current and aspiring Captains! Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? If so, we have an amazing opportunity with full time hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.
Under the general direction of the Associtate Warden, Captains are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices to perform the duties. See attached Duty Statements for details of the positions.
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located at the California State Prison in Corcoran CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43. Conveniently located one hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station and Sequoias National Park. Two hours from Yosemite National Park and Pismo Beach.
CSP-Corcoran
4001 King Ave
Corcoran, Ca. 93212
CSP-CORCORAN offers an on-site fitness center.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-526205
Position #(s):
084-261-9646-XXX
Working Title:
CAPTAIN (AI)
Classification:
CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION
$12,539.00 - $14,350.00
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 recent changes.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Kings 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 transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the communicty through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared misssion is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attracts and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.
CDCR Website: www.cdcr.ca.gov
Special Requirements
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.
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.
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.
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
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/7/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Ca State Prison, Corcoran
Attn: Sydney Rivera
CSP-Corcoran/Personnel Cert Unit
P.O. Box 8800
Corcoran, CA 93212-8800
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Ca State Prison, Corcoran
Sydney Rivera
4001 King Ave
P.O. Box 8800
Corcoran, CA 93212-8800
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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:
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:
Knowledge of: Modern principles and practices of correctional administration and criminology; psychology of criminal behavior and methods of discipline, and the attitudes, problems, and behavior of persons under restraint; supervisory techniques and methods of maintaining discipline, both of staff personnel and inmates; principles and methods used in the custody, control, and adjustment of antisocial persons; interviewing techniques; literature in the fields of correctional administration and criminology; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to criminal activities, governing State correctional institutions and purposes, activities, regulations, policies, and functions of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the term-setting authorities; State laws pertaining to criminal activities; care and use of firearms; job requirements and work performed by inmates of a correctional facility; principles and practices of business management and problems involved in the administration and supervision of correctional facilities and prison camps; sanitation, health, and safety standards and State laws pertaining thereto; principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and training; principles of effective verbal and written communication and group dynamics; tactical operational and situational awareness; supervisory responsibilities under the Ralph C. Dills Act; the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; a manager's role in this Program and the processes available to meet Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.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.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Sydney Rivera
(559) 992-8800 ext: 5098
sydney.rivera@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(559) 992-8800 ext: 6188
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Requirements
To have your application considered for this job opportunity:
Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD 678) https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended.
Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Attention all current and aspiring Captains! Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? If so, we have an amazing opportunity with full time hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.
Under the general direction of the Associtate Warden, Captains are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices to perform the duties. See attached Duty Statements for details of the positions.
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located at the California State Prison in Corcoran CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43. Conveniently located one hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station and Sequoias National Park. Two hours from Yosemite National Park and Pismo Beach.
CSP-Corcoran
4001 King Ave
Corcoran, Ca. 93212
CSP-CORCORAN offers an on-site fitness center.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-526205
Position #(s):
084-261-9646-XXX
Working Title:
CAPTAIN (AI)
Classification:
CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION
$12,539.00 - $14,350.00
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 recent changes.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Kings 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 transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the communicty through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared misssion is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attracts and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.
CDCR Website: www.cdcr.ca.gov
Special Requirements
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.
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.
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.
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
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/7/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Ca State Prison, Corcoran
Attn: Sydney Rivera
CSP-Corcoran/Personnel Cert Unit
P.O. Box 8800
Corcoran, CA 93212-8800
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Ca State Prison, Corcoran
Sydney Rivera
4001 King Ave
P.O. Box 8800
Corcoran, CA 93212-8800
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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:
Knowledge of: Modern principles and practices of correctional administration and criminology; psychology of criminal behavior and methods of discipline, and the attitudes, problems, and behavior of persons under restraint; supervisory techniques and methods of maintaining discipline, both of staff personnel and inmates; principles and methods used in the custody, control, and adjustment of antisocial persons; interviewing techniques; literature in the fields of correctional administration and criminology; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to criminal activities, governing State correctional institutions and purposes, activities, regulations, policies, and functions of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the term-setting authorities; State laws pertaining to criminal activities; care and use of firearms; job requirements and work performed by inmates of a correctional facility; principles and practices of business management and problems involved in the administration and supervision of correctional facilities and prison camps; sanitation, health, and safety standards and State laws pertaining thereto; principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and training; principles of effective verbal and written communication and group dynamics; tactical operational and situational awareness; supervisory responsibilities under the Ralph C. Dills Act; the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; a manager's role in this Program and the processes available to meet Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
- Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.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.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Sydney Rivera
(559) 992-8800 ext: 5098
sydney.rivera@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(559) 992-8800 ext: 6188
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Requirements
To have your application considered for this job opportunity:
- Application must include a valid email address and/or contact number.
- Application must include the job title for which you are applying for and the Job Code (JC) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying” section.
- List your most current employment history first in the “Employment History” section on the STD 678.
- Provide the “FROM” and “TO” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the “Total Worked (Years/Months)”. You may include overtime hours. If you fail to comply, your application is considered incomplete.
- You MUST complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached” in this section). Include all relevant experience that relates to the qualification requirements. If you fail to comply, your application is considered incomplete.
- If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts.
- SROA and Surplus employees are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD 678) https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended.
Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.