Job Description and Duties Under general direction, the Captain, AI will plan, organize, and direct a program and/or the work for the safe custody, classification, discipline, and care and treatment of incarcerated people within a program unit of a correctional facility. In a correctional facility, as the manager responsible for a program unit which may consist of one or more incarcerated person's programs that are combined for the purpose of directing and organizing the daily operations of custodial staff including Correctional Lieutenants, Correctional Sergeants, Correctional Officers, Correctional Counselors, and other support staff into a unified program team. Within a single institution or major facility, there may be one or more program units, each headed by a Captain. Performs peace officer duties in accordance with laws, rules, and regulations; serves as Administrative-Officer-of-the-Day (AOD), and does other related work. Each person in this class is expected to be able to perform in any position in this classification as part of the Department's management development program. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Individuals must specify on their application that they are applying for a Training and Development assignment. CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application. This advertisement is for a Captain, Adult Institution position, located at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) in Delano, CA (Kern County). Please indicate the position number on your application: 915-261-9646-206. 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 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions About the location – Kern Valley State Prison is located in Delano, the heart of California’s Central Valley. With a diverse population, Delano thrives as a melting pot of cultures, each adding its own unique flavor to the community. From lively festivals celebrating the area’s Filipino, Mexican, and other heritage groups, to the local farmers' markets showcasing the bountiful produce of Kern County, Delano is a city that embraces its diversity making it an ideal place to live, work, and play. Delano's thriving business environment provides numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, retailers, and corporations. The city’s strategic location, connected by major highways and rail lines, makes it an attractive hub for commerce and innovation. Local initiatives foster a business-friendly climate, driving growth and prosperity in the region. For those seeking leisure, Delano offers a plethora of recreational activities. Parks, theaters, museums, and more beckon residents and visitors alike. Annual events like the Harvest Holidays parade and the Cinco de Mayo celebration provide entertainment for all ages, while the city’s amenities cater to a modern, fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you're looking to establish roots, launch a business, or simply experience the warmth of a tight-knit community, Delano awaits. Join us in this city of promise, where the past informs a bright future. KVSP is a Level IV facility consisting of four semi-autonomous 180 designed facilities and two stand-alone Administrative Segregation Units, all surrounded by a Lethal Electrified Perimeter Fence. This is a Correctional Institution open 24 hours/7 days a week, all positions will be office centered. This is a Correctional facility; you will come in contact with incarcerated persons. There is also a Level I Minimum Support Facility. It is on 600 acres. KVSP received Level I’s in June 2005 and Level IV’s in July 2005. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement 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 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 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. 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.
Human Resources Contact email address:
m_KVSP.Personnel_HiringRecruitment@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 a candidate 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. The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand-delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job on the State application (STD. 678) form. 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 are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department testing on an annual basis 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 http://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: Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued. Knowledge of: Modern principles and practices of correctional administration and criminology; psychology of criminal behavior and methods of discipline, and the attitudes, problems, and behavior of persons under restraint; supervisory techniques and methods of maintaining discipline, both of staff personnel and incarcerated people; principles and methods used in the custody, control, and adjustment of antisocial persons; interviewing techniques; literature in the fields of correctional administration and criminology; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to criminal activities, governing State correctional institutions and purposes, activities, regulations, policies, and functions of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the term-setting authorities; State laws pertaining to criminal activities; care and use of firearms; job requirements and work performed by incarcerated people of a correctional facility; principles and practices of business management and problems involved in the administration and supervision of correctional facilities; sanitation, health, and safety standards and State laws pertaining thereto; principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and training; principles of effective verbal and written communication and group dynamics; tactical operational and situational awareness; supervisory responsibilities under the Ralph C. Dills Act; the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; a manager's role in this Program and the processes available to meet Equal Employment Opportunity objectives. Ability to: Interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations, Departmental policies and procedures; plan, assign, and direct the work of a large force of correctional personnel; plan, organize, and administer the custodial operation of a correctional facility; train staff; enforce rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior among incarcerated people; formulate programs for the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of incarcerated people; interpret and apply provisions of law and rules; understand incarcerated people case histories and interpret them to others; coordinate the custodial functions with the care and treatment program; establish, promote, and maintain confident and cooperative working relationships with staff; communicate effectively; understand and respond to verbal/written instructions; maintain records and prepare reports; analyze situations and take effective action; secure the respect and cooperation of prison officials and incarcerated people; think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively contribute to the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives. Special Personal Characteristics: Sympathetic and objective understanding of the problems of persons under restraint; demonstrated leadership ability; tact, emotional stability, and maturity; demonstrated integrity and ethical behavior; satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen; good personal and social adjustment for correctional work; courage; alertness; compliance with Departmental uniform and grooming standards; and neat personal appearance.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx. Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx. Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx. This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional Information 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 CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department testing on an annual basis thereafter. All State exams and/or exam information are available on the Cal Careers website at www.jobs.ca.gov. If during your search criteria no matching exams are found, does mean the exam is not available at this time and you will need to apply when the exam is available. *DEPARTMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES WITH LIST ELIGIBILITY; THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEARCH FOR VACANCIES THEY MAY BE ELIGIBILE FOR AND APPLY.*
Additional Application Instructions:
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and may not be accepted:
- "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
- Hours worked per week
- Private sector job titles
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Job duties performed
- State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles). Applicants shall NOT submit the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) page nor the Instructions page (pages 5-6) of the state application (Std. 678). Minimum Qualifications Either I Experience: One year of experience in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation performing the duties of a Correctional Counselor III. Or II Experience: Two years of experience in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in custody work performing duties of a class with a level of responsibility equivalent to the class of a Correctional Lieutenant or in classification and treatment work performing duties of a class with a level of responsibility equivalent to the class of a Correctional Counselor II (Specialist), Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor), Parole Agent II (Specialist), or a Parole Agent II (Supervisor). Or III Experience: Three years of administrative or supervisory experience with responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing a major phase of a correctional rehabilitation program. (Graduate study in education, psychology, sociology, social work, public or business administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for not more than one year of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.) and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for four years of the required education on the basis of one year of experience for two years of education.)
