CHIEF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, CEA Job in United States Recruiting by State of California

Job Posting: Chief Deputy Warden (CDW)

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

$12,876.00 - $14,912.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

These positions are located throughout the State of California and are only open to those who meet the minimum qualifications identified below.

ALL APPLICANTS WITH CURRENT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS LIST ELIGIBILITY WILL NEED TO REAPPLY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION UTILIZING CDCR'S NEW ONLINE PLATFORM ESTABLISHING NEW LIST ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CHIEF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, CEA [WORKING TITLE, CHIEF DEPUTY WARDEN (CDW)].

Under the administrative direction of the Warden, the Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, CEA [Working Title, Chief Deputy Warden (CDW)], is in charge of a State correctional institution for adults, to plan, organize, direct and coordinate all institutional programs and employees through subordinate managers and staff, to act on behalf of the Warden in his/her absence and as directed. The concept of the position is to function as the operations chief over all institution programs and staff. By comparison, the Warden has overall administrative responsibility for the institutional effectiveness and for coordination and communications with departmental headquarters and institutions, and is responsible for external relationships with governmental, legislative, community and business leaders at the local and State levels.

CUT-OFF DATE FOR THE JULY 2024 EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION: 06/03/2024
CUT-OFF DATE FOR THE JANUARY 2025 EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION: 12/02/2024

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PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

The Chief Deputy Warden is a peace officer position; therefore, applicants are subject to meeting all the below peace officer requirements.

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for, U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.

Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are ineligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.

Firearm Conviction Disqualification: Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable state or federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in this classification.

Age Limitation: minimum age for appointment: 21 years (Applicants must state birth date on the application).

Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029.1, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Persons who have previously undergone a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation background investigation may be required to undergo only a partial background investigation.

Medical Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons appointed to a peace officer class shall undergo a medical examination to determine that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively.

Training Requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a training course in laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearms, and chemical agents is a requirement for permanent status in this classification.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Adult Institutions are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

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), 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.