What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Deputy, Field Operations position at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation?
Job Description And Duties
The Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) is a cornerstone of California's public safety framework, ensuring parole decisions are grounded in due process, accountability, and evidence-based practices. As part of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), BPH operates at the intersection of law, policy, and rehabilitation -- shaping outcomes that impact individuals, institutions, and communities statewide.
Joining BPH offers the opportunity to lead and influence high-stakes decisions, contribute to a mission-driven organization, and play a critical role in maintaining public trust in the justice system.
Under the general direction of the BPH's Executive Officer, the Chief Deputy is responsible for the direct management and oversight of the parole authorities quasi-judicial administrative hearing process and related activities; provides administrative and policy direction, and direct supervision of Associate Chief Deputy Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners.
This advertisement is for a Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Level C position located in Sacramento, CA.
Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-158-7500-001.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) is located in Downtown Sacramento.
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
Job Code #:
JC-508392
Position #(s):
065-158-7500-001
Working Title:
Chief Deputy, Field Operations
Classification:
C. E. A.
$13,472.00 - $17,653.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, 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.
Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (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 community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission 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 attract 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.
Board of Parole Hearings - CDCR
Special Requirements
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant 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.
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 .
Candidates new to CDCR or the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) 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.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identify and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to Home | E-Verify .
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:
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Amber Wolff
(279) 210-3458
amber.wolff@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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov
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.
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.
The Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) is a cornerstone of California's public safety framework, ensuring parole decisions are grounded in due process, accountability, and evidence-based practices. As part of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), BPH operates at the intersection of law, policy, and rehabilitation -- shaping outcomes that impact individuals, institutions, and communities statewide.
Joining BPH offers the opportunity to lead and influence high-stakes decisions, contribute to a mission-driven organization, and play a critical role in maintaining public trust in the justice system.
Under the general direction of the BPH's Executive Officer, the Chief Deputy is responsible for the direct management and oversight of the parole authorities quasi-judicial administrative hearing process and related activities; provides administrative and policy direction, and direct supervision of Associate Chief Deputy Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners.
This advertisement is for a Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Level C position located in Sacramento, CA.
Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-158-7500-001.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) is located in Downtown Sacramento.
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
- C. E. A.
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-508392
Position #(s):
065-158-7500-001
Working Title:
Chief Deputy, Field Operations
Classification:
C. E. A.
$13,472.00 - $17,653.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, 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.
Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (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 community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission 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 attract 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.
Board of Parole Hearings - CDCR
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant 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.
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 .
Candidates new to CDCR or the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) 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.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identify and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to Home | E-Verify .
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:
- Experience in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures related to judicial or administrative hearing processes.
- Experience in the field of administrative or criminal law that includes the presentation of evidence and the examination of witnesses in quasi-judicial hearings.
- Experience that demonstrates knowledge of the basic rules of due process relating to criminal and/or administrative law, and the laws, court decisions and regulations pertaining to the function of the BPH and the CDCR.
- Ability to perform high administrative and major policy influencing functions effectively, including knowledge of the regulatory application process of reprieves, pardons, and commutations of sentence, including death penalty commutations.
- Experience in providing executive level advice and consultation to statewide and local governmental officials regarding the parolee administrative hearing process and/or prisoners/parolees of particular interest.
- Experience in personnel management and leadership which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and direct multidisciplinary staff; knowledge of appropriate techniques in the areas of establishing partnerships, customer service, training, motivating staff, recognition, and progressive discipline; and a manager's role in contributing to and achieving an equal employment opportunity workplace.
- Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; make independent, sound, ethical decisions regarding highly sensitive matters; and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with legislators, local government jurisdictions, the executive branch, institutional and program staff, external stakeholders, and professional groups.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Amber Wolff
(279) 210-3458
amber.wolff@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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov
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.
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.