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Job Description
Captain Sierra Conservation Center
JC-522688
- Captain
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:
7/9/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This advertisement is for Captain positions located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-261-9646-XXX.
CDCR/CCHCS
employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
Note:
Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Under the general direction of the Correctional Administrator, Camp Division, the Captain, AI for SCC provides supervision to 27 Camp Commanders and subordinate staff. This position plans, organizes, and directs camp operations throughout the state of California and maintains liaison with CALFIRE and Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACO) personnel and SCC management. Serves as the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) several weeks out of the year. OR Under general direction of the Correctional Administrator, DOC, also known as the Associate Warden Central Operations (AWCO) the Captain, AI assigned to Central Operations functions with minimal supervision and works in concert with several Facility Captains to ensure the continuity of security and program functions within the facility. Provides direction to the Institution Locksmith, one Office Technician, the Watch Commander, the Personnel Assignment Office, and the Incarcerated People Assignment Office. This position shall also serve as the Assistant Substance Abuse Testing Coordinator, Operation Disconnect Coordinator, Emergency Management Coordinator, Custody Supervisor Training Coordinator, Honor Guard Usage Coordinator and oversee Camp Unit Classification Committee. As the highest-ranking uniformed employee, you are to conduct yourself in a manner that will serve as an example for all other uniformed staff. OR Under general direction of the Correctional Administrator, DOC, also known as the Associate Warden (AW), the Facility A, B, or C Captain, AI plans, organizes, and directs programming and the work for the safe custody, classification, discipline, and care and treatment of incarcerated persons within Facility A, B, or C. Provides direction to the Second and Third Watch Program Lieutenants (LT) and the Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor) (CC II). In addition, the Captain coordinates and reviews the work of the Facility Unit staff. Coordinate the efforts of the Incarcerated Persons Advisory Council (IPAC) to support connections between incarcerated persons and their families through improved communication, shared information, issue identification, and resolution. Responsible for maintaining security, cleanliness, and a smooth running operation of the unit, by conducting audits and inspections of the area of responsibility. OR Under general direction of the Correctional Administrator, DOC, also known as the Associate Warden, Programs and indirectly the Chief Executive Officer, the Captain, AI, Health Care Access (HCA) provides direction to the Health Care Access Lieutenant, Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Health Care Access Unit and Office Technician (T). The HCA Captain is responsible for managing the institution's custodial operations in the support of the health care services provided both on and off institutional grounds. Perform peace office duties in accordance with laws, rules and regulations. He/she will serve as the back up to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and Prison Rape Elimination Act Compliance Manager as well as Limited English Proficiency Coordinator. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented.
PLP 2025
requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of
PLP 2025
leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions About this location -- Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is located in the foothills near Jamestown, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode Gold Country.
It is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest, offering pine trees, mountain streams, and an abundance of recreational activities (fishing, swimming, camping, skiing, golfing, etc.).The prison is approximately 70 miles from Yosemite National Park. The primary mission of SCC is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers male camps located throughout California. 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:
3
Work Location:
Tuolumne 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 members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation 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. 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:
http://cdcr.ca.gov
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 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. 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.
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.
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.