CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION

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.

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: -XXX.

One vacancy and any other Permanent vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

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.

Please 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.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Working Conditions About the location - Kern Valley State Prison is located in Delano, a culturally diverse community that celebrates their culture and heritage with festivals throughout the year.

There's the Cinco de Mayo celebration in early May, put on by the Cinco de Mayo Fiestas Incorporated.

In the fall, there's the Harvest Holidays festival, and in October, the Filipino culture is celebrated with the Philippine Weekend, 30+ years old and still going strong.

Agriculture is the heart and soul of the community.

There are 260,000 acres of citrus groves in California; 70% of those are in the Central Valley and 121,000 acres of table grapes grown in the counties of Fresno, Kern and Tulare.

The Delano Breezeway Murals are a must see and a way to showcase the culture, agriculture and the people who shaped a way of life in this Central Valley community.

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.

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 Position Details Job Code #: JC-499853 Position #(s): -XXX Working Title: Captain, AI Classification: CAPTAIN, ADULT INSTITUTION $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: 1 Work Location: Kern 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 and the California Correctional Health Care Services 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.

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 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.

Final Filing Date: 12/10/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Kern Valley State Prison Postal Attn: Personnel -Hiring and Recruitment PO Box 1810 Delano, CA 93216-1810 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Kern Valley State Prison Drop-Off Personnel - Hiring and Recruitment 3000 W.

Cecil Avenue Delano, CA 93216 Drop Box is not available on weekends, holidays, and after 4 pm from Mon - Fri.

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: * Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

* Resume is required and must be included.

* Other - Performance Evaluations Applicants shall submit a copy of their most recent performance evaluation, it must be dated within the past 12 months.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.

Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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, and the CalPERS website, Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at This webpage is intended to provide general information.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.