OPTOMETRIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

OPTOMETRIST, CF

•CALIFORNIA

STATE PRISON-SACRAMENTO

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-513878

•OPTOMETRIST, CF•CALIFORNIA

STATE PRISON-SACRAMENTO

OPTOMETRIST, CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

$3,892.00•$5,160.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

5/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget.

PLP 2025

requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Under the general direction of the Receiver's Medical Executive, the Optometrist, Correctional Facility, conducts examinations of the eye using observation and instruments to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities for the patient. Maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a valid license to practice optometry in the State of California. AND Two years of experience in the practice of optometry. To obtain list eligibility for the Optometrist, Correctional Facility, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination: CalCareers You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

OPTOMETRIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-513878

Position #(s): 284-213-7971-XXX

Working Title:

OPTOMETRIST, CF

•CALIFORNIA

STATE PRISON-SACRAMENTO

Classification:

OPTOMETRIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$3,892.00•$5,160.00 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, Part Time•1/2 Time

Facility:

California State Prison, Sacramento Department Information This advertisement is for a 

OPTOMETRIST, CF

position(s) located at

CALIFORNIA STATE

PRISON, (SAC) in

REPRESA, CA

located in

SACRAMENTO COUNTY.

You must indicate JC-513878 and position number on your application: 284-213-7971-XXX.

Please Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. This part-time position will be working 20 hours per week. The monthly salary range for this position is $3,892.00 to $5,160.00. Located next door to Old Folsom Prison, California State Prison•Sacramento (SAC) is a licensed health care facility that provides patient services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Folsom is a family friendly city, which touts nationally recognized schools, recreational activities, fine dining, premium shopping, and access to an expansive network of hiking trails near the American River and Folsom Lake. It is within short driving distance for weekend getaways to Lake Tahoe or San Francisco. 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 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. Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Department Website:

https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a(n) Valid, CA Optometry License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Possession of a valid license to practice optometry in the State of California, and two years of experience in the practice of optometry. 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 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. Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting. Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB 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. Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit: Work4

CA:

State Application Checklist. 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:

5/15/2026