What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Technician (T) Folsom State Prison position at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation?
Job Description And Duties
ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL.
Newly hired State employees may be placed at the minimum of the salary range. Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employee may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Under the guidance of the assigned supervisor, the Office Technician (OT) (Typing) is responsible for clerical duties within various areas throughout the institution. Positions and job locations include, but are not limited to, the following areas.
Business Services- Associate Warden Office; Valley Housing; Warehouse; Procurement; and Plant Operations
Personnel- Reception; Benefits; Timekeeping; and Hiring and Recruitment
Operations- Associate Warden Office; Mailroom; Inmate Assignments; Visiting, and Custody Captain
Programs- Associate Warden Office; Community Resources; and Housing Units I, II, III/V;
Wardens Office- Chief Deputy Warden; In Service Training; Education; Employee Relations Officer; Grievance Office; Litigation Office; Investigation Services Unit
Education Department
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
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 landscaping and friendly wild animals (deer, squirrels, turkeys, geese, etc.)
**Free Parking**
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-513387
Position #(s):
071-261-1139-XXX
Working Title:
Office Technician (T) Folsom State Prison
Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Varies
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
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
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 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.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities
Department Website: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/facility-locator/fsp/
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. https://www.naces.org/
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.
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.
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:
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Knowledge of: Modern office methods, supplies and equipment; business English and correspondence; principles of effective training.
Ability to: Perform difficult clerical work, including ability to spell correctly; use good English; make arithmetical computations; operate various office machines; follow oral and written directions; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; make clear and comprehensive reports and keep difficult records; meet and deal tactfully with the public; apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures; prepare correspondence independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling; communicate effectively; provide functional guidance.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Ashley Fackrell
(916) 985-2561
EEO Contact:
EEO OFFICE
(916) 985-2561
Justi.Caraballo@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.
Exam Information
Examination Schedule - CDCR Careers
To obtain list eligibility for the Office Technician (Typing), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Office Technician (Typing) exam CalCareers
Qualifications
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications .
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is being required to obtain information regarding each applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as related to this position.
Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.
Additionally, resumes, cover letters, and all other materials will not be considered as response to the SOQ. The completed SOQ must follow this format:
No more than two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, on a blank, standard letter-size, piece of paper. You document needs to be titled “Statement of Qualifications” and contain your full name in the top left corner on all pages.
Prepare the SOQ as a narrative discussion describing how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify you for the position. Please refer to the Class Specifications and Duty Statement for more information on job specifics. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
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.
ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL.
Newly hired State employees may be placed at the minimum of the salary range. Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employee may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Under the guidance of the assigned supervisor, the Office Technician (OT) (Typing) is responsible for clerical duties within various areas throughout the institution. Positions and job locations include, but are not limited to, the following areas.
Business Services- Associate Warden Office; Valley Housing; Warehouse; Procurement; and Plant Operations
Personnel- Reception; Benefits; Timekeeping; and Hiring and Recruitment
Operations- Associate Warden Office; Mailroom; Inmate Assignments; Visiting, and Custody Captain
Programs- Associate Warden Office; Community Resources; and Housing Units I, II, III/V;
Wardens Office- Chief Deputy Warden; In Service Training; Education; Employee Relations Officer; Grievance Office; Litigation Office; Investigation Services Unit
Education Department
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
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 landscaping and friendly wild animals (deer, squirrels, turkeys, geese, etc.)
**Free Parking**
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-513387
Position #(s):
071-261-1139-XXX
Working Title:
Office Technician (T) Folsom State Prison
Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Varies
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
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
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 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.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities
Department Website: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/facility-locator/fsp/
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.
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. https://www.naces.org/
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.
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.
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:
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Knowledge of: Modern office methods, supplies and equipment; business English and correspondence; principles of effective training.
Ability to: Perform difficult clerical work, including ability to spell correctly; use good English; make arithmetical computations; operate various office machines; follow oral and written directions; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; make clear and comprehensive reports and keep difficult records; meet and deal tactfully with the public; apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures; prepare correspondence independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling; communicate effectively; provide functional guidance.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Ashley Fackrell
(916) 985-2561
- Fackrell@cdcr.ca.gov
EEO Contact:
EEO OFFICE
(916) 985-2561
Justi.Caraballo@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.
Exam Information
Examination Schedule - CDCR Careers
To obtain list eligibility for the Office Technician (Typing), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Office Technician (Typing) exam CalCareers
Qualifications
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications .
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is being required to obtain information regarding each applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as related to this position.
Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.
Additionally, resumes, cover letters, and all other materials will not be considered as response to the SOQ. The completed SOQ must follow this format:
No more than two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, on a blank, standard letter-size, piece of paper. You document needs to be titled “Statement of Qualifications” and contain your full name in the top left corner on all pages.
Prepare the SOQ as a narrative discussion describing how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify you for the position. Please refer to the Class Specifications and Duty Statement for more information on job specifics. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
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.