What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Training Sergeant position at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation?
Job Description And Duties
This advertisement is for a Correctional Sergeant, Field Training Sergeant (FTS) position located at Folsom State Prison, Sacramento County. Please indicate this position number on your application: 048-115-9659-001.
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
Duty Statement attached for your review.
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required. Please refer to the “Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions” section below for specific document instructions. All application packages must include the required SQ, as instructed, to be considered for an interview. Application packages without the required SQ, as instructed, will be automatically screened out.
Applications received without a completed Employment History section of application or “see Resume” indicated may be automatically screened out and not be considered.
The FTS may be required to perform work in multiple locations based on institutional needs. Travel will be required.
The FTS positions shall be considered “management” positions as a part of the institutional Seniority Assignments and count toward the 60/40 split.
The FTS is a field representative POSED employee that is allocated to an institution. Unlike management positions, the POSED FTS cannot be job changed by similar practices of typical “management” positions. Incumbents are required to interview and be appointed to this position.
The FTS positions shall be allowed to work voluntary overtime consistent with existing practices.
The FTS shall be subject to involuntary overtime consistent with existing practices.
The FTS shall adhere to local time off/call out procedures consistent with existing practices.
The FTS shall not be re-directed to fill institutional vacancies.
The FTS shall be an appointment to POSED; work locations will be at the respective institutions that they are allocated to.
Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development may be considered for this position.
Candidate pool may be screened to determine the most qualified candidates for potential interviews.
ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The Advanced Learning Institute (ALI), within POSED, is tasked with supporting the Job Shadowing Program and ongoing management, in collaboration with Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards & Training and Division of Adult Institutions. The FTS positions are located at institutions and is a satellite POSED position, which assists the Basic Correctional Officer Academy and ALI to transition recently hired Academy Peace Officers to their respective institutions.
About this location -- Folsom State Prison is located approximately 30 miles east of downtown Sacramento and just minutes from old town Folsom.
The grounds of the prison are surrounded by beautiful landscapes and friendly wild animals (deer, squirrels, turkeys, geese, etc.)
**Free Parking**
Travel is required to the institution.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-514036
Position #(s):
048-115-9659-001
Working Title:
Field Training Sergeant
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT
$7,946.00 - $9,992.00
$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.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Office of Training and Professional Dev.
Department Information
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development (POSED)
Office of Training & Professional Development - Advanced Learning Institute
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 the 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.
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 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/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
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 Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Linda Srisamone
(209) 744-5000 ext: 4516
linda.srisamone@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:
Stephanie Chance
(279) 210-3535
Stephanie.Chance@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.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS
The required Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will document your ability to follow instructions and your ability to present written information clearly and concisely as well as your knowledge/experience regarding the requested information.
DOCUMENT FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS :
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.
This advertisement is for a Correctional Sergeant, Field Training Sergeant (FTS) position located at Folsom State Prison, Sacramento County. Please indicate this position number on your application: 048-115-9659-001.
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
Duty Statement attached for your review.
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required. Please refer to the “Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions” section below for specific document instructions. All application packages must include the required SQ, as instructed, to be considered for an interview. Application packages without the required SQ, as instructed, will be automatically screened out.
Applications received without a completed Employment History section of application or “see Resume” indicated may be automatically screened out and not be considered.
The FTS may be required to perform work in multiple locations based on institutional needs. Travel will be required.
The FTS positions shall be considered “management” positions as a part of the institutional Seniority Assignments and count toward the 60/40 split.
The FTS is a field representative POSED employee that is allocated to an institution. Unlike management positions, the POSED FTS cannot be job changed by similar practices of typical “management” positions. Incumbents are required to interview and be appointed to this position.
The FTS positions shall be allowed to work voluntary overtime consistent with existing practices.
The FTS shall be subject to involuntary overtime consistent with existing practices.
The FTS shall adhere to local time off/call out procedures consistent with existing practices.
The FTS shall not be re-directed to fill institutional vacancies.
The FTS shall be an appointment to POSED; work locations will be at the respective institutions that they are allocated to.
Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development may be considered for this position.
Candidate pool may be screened to determine the most qualified candidates for potential interviews.
ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The Advanced Learning Institute (ALI), within POSED, is tasked with supporting the Job Shadowing Program and ongoing management, in collaboration with Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards & Training and Division of Adult Institutions. The FTS positions are located at institutions and is a satellite POSED position, which assists the Basic Correctional Officer Academy and ALI to transition recently hired Academy Peace Officers to their respective institutions.
About this location -- Folsom State Prison is located approximately 30 miles east of downtown Sacramento and just minutes from old town Folsom.
The grounds of the prison are surrounded by beautiful landscapes and friendly wild animals (deer, squirrels, turkeys, geese, etc.)
**Free Parking**
Travel is required to the institution.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-514036
Position #(s):
048-115-9659-001
Working Title:
Field Training Sergeant
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT
$7,946.00 - $9,992.00
$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.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Office of Training and Professional Dev.
Department Information
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development (POSED)
Office of Training & Professional Development - Advanced Learning Institute
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 the 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.
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 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/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
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:
- Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, as well as current issues faced by the Division of Adult Institutions and the Department as a whole
- Knowledge and experience of critical job posts and incarcerated persons programming, local policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of the Correctional Peace Officer Apprenticeship Program (CPOAP) and the Basic Correctional Officer Academy (BCOA)
- Supervisory/administrative experience
- Experience in and knowledge of the development, implementation, and coordination of training, as well as the ability to deliver effective training
- Demonstrate ability to communicate both orally and in writing, with departmental staff at various levels
- Good organizational skills including the ability to coordinate, monitor, track, and adjust schedules, maintain training files, and document feedback and observations
- Ability to analyze situations and take effective action using initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment
- Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Linda Srisamone
(209) 744-5000 ext: 4516
linda.srisamone@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:
Stephanie Chance
(279) 210-3535
Stephanie.Chance@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.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS
The required Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will document your ability to follow instructions and your ability to present written information clearly and concisely as well as your knowledge/experience regarding the requested information.
DOCUMENT FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS :
- No longer than one (1) typewritten page
- Your name in top left corner
- Arial 12 point font.
- Please describe your knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to planning, coordinating, and evaluating training for newly assigned or existing staff. In your response, include your experience ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures, maintaining consistency in training delivery, monitoring trainee performance, and addressing identified deficiencies.
- Resumes, cover letters or other documents will not be accepted as response for the required Supplemental Questionnaire.
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.