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Job Description
CAPTAIN, AI
Pleasant Valley State Prison
JC-522129 - CAPTAIN, AI
CAPTAIN, ADULT
INSTITUTION
$12,539.00 - $14,350.00 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:
7/3/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties In a correctional facility, as a manager of a correctional unit, the incumbent plans and assigns work of custodial staff; gives instructions, maintains discipline, and makes determinations on difficult custodial and administrative problems; plans, directs, and oversees an accurate system of inmate count; supervises the movement of employees, inmates, and visitors; supervises custodial procedures for the admission and release of inmates; investigates reported infractions of rules and regulations and irregular or suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action; makes tours or inspections at periodic and irregular intervals; participates in classification and disciplinary committee meetings; arbitrates inmate disputes and investigates complaints; is responsible for the inspection of incoming and outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies for the presence of contraband; supervises all formations of inmates and directs custodial functions during recreational activities; serves as Administrative-Officer-of-the-Day (AOD); confers with other staff members on the conduct and productivity of inmates and recommends changes to work assignments; may participate as a leader in the group treatment program for inmates; keeps records; prepares correspondence and reports; and oversees the tracking of the institution's drug testing. In a correctional facility as a unit program manager, incumbent plans, organizes, and directs a progressive program for the custody, discipline, classification, treatment, access to health care, employment, and recreation of inmates; interprets and carries out the policies of the Department and of the facility; as Chairperson of the Unit Classification Committee, organizes and conducts classification and other staff meetings for the proper placement of inmates in the appropriate housing, custody, and programs; interviews, counsels, and refers inmates for reviews and consultations by members of the classification committee and treatment staff and refers inmates for reviews and consultations; serves as member of the Institution Classification Committee; reviews the preboard and prerelease reports for the qualitative improvement of case understanding and reporting; oversees the disciplinary process, makes determinations on difficult custodial problems and consults with other facility staff for advice and assistance; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with internal staff and external entities; secures, trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates, and takes or recommends appropriate action; supervises the maintenance of safe and sanitary living conditions within the unit; and supervises the preparation of special and regular reports. Positions may exist in a Facility, Central Operations, and Health Care Access Unit. Working Conditions Represented Employee Bargaining Contracts
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPers)
401 (k) and 457 (b) Plans (Savings Plus)
Cash in Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits
For eligible Bargaining Units - $165 Healthcare Cash Payment SEIU, Excluded & Exempt
Vanpool and Commute program reimbursement
Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Group Legal Services Insurance
Health Benefits
Long-Term Care Program
Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Part Time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program
Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program
Vision Benefits
Death Benefits Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$12,539.00 - $14,350.00
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:
Fresno 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 member 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 shard 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 to 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. 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 offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our 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. 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.
