California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Careers and Employment

About the company

CEO
Jeff Macomber, CDCR Secretary
74%
approve of Jeff Macomber, CDCR Secretary's performance

Founded
1856
Company size
more than 10,000
Industry
Government & Public Administration
Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
Link
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation website

Join the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). We offer jobs in both custody and non-custody environments to support the vision, mission, values and goals of our department....

Join the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). We offer jobs in both custody and non-custody environments to support the vision, mission, values and goals of our department.

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Chico, CA

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Reno, NV

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Vacaville, CA

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Auburn, CA

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Medford, OR

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Benefits

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Office Technician (Typing) in Jamestown, CA

on November 27, 2023

Experience is experience, learn it and move up.

What is the best part of working at the company?Great potential for your future. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?There isn’t too much stress but you learn to just roll with what you’re doing and do whatever works best in the moment What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Toxic masculinity with a lot of favoritism What is a typical day like...

Correctional Supervising Cook in Delano, CA

on November 1, 2023

horrible no family life lots of mandated OT

What is the best part of working at the company?nothing no family life you are the next shift in their eyesWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?everything am I going to be held for the next shiftWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?its a prison!! what do you thinkWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?don't work here anymore bu...

Locksmith I in Lancaster, CA

on October 18, 2023

State government

This is standard locksmithing work most of the time with the prison locks added in.However, be aware that when it comes to ordering parts and supplies, the paperwork and bidding system is very slow and awkward. You will also be required to keep a current running inventory of all parts and supplies.

Supervising Correctional Cook in Chowchilla, CA

on October 12, 2023

The job is what you make it, grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and be able to support my family.

What is the best part of working at the company?Salary and Benefits. Able to support my family and earn a good retirement. Learned valuable leadership skills and very good skills.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Correctional Environment regardless of job classification.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Can be extremely challenging, no...

Parole Agent in San Diego, CA

on September 25, 2023

Decent career with options for upward mobility.

Just like any other law enforcement job these days, although pays well, not worth the lifetime of stress and trauma. The state pays well, and benefits and retirement are great, but possibly at the cost of your mental health and well being.

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Interview insights

Insights from 234 Indeed users who have interviewed with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation within the last 5 years.

Favorable experience

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Process takes more than one month

Interview Questions

Do you have a problem with the travelling to and from work? Are you comfortable working around murderers and offenders? They should ask if you can work under adverse conditions, some classrooms have no AC and are 85 + degrees in summer even with fans and others are so cold it's uncomfortable and you spend your few breaks in the sun if you're lucky.

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