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CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT
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A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$76,763 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Correctional Sergeant Sierra Conservation Center
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.
JC-530210
•Correctional SergeantCORRECTIONAL SERGEANT
$8,184.00•$10,935.00 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:
9/11/2026Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This position is limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. This advertisement is for Correctional Sergeant positions located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-201-9656-004.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 direction of the Correctional Lieutenant, the Correctional Sergeant supervises the work of Correctional Officers in the custody, discipline and welfare of incarcerated people. The Correctional Sergeant must be able to work in conditions that require the following essential functions. 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 ofPLP 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.