Correctional Lieutenant at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

Job Description And Duties
The Investigative Lieutenant will complete offender grievance investigations for the AIU Captain or designee's signature, consistent with the rules and regulations outlined in the CCR and the DOM. The incumbent will be proficient in the interpretation and implementation of current departmental policy as it relates to CDCR operations, policies, and procedures. The Investigative Lieutenant conducts research on and investigation into offender grievances involving CDCR employee misconduct allegations, conducts employee complaint analysis, and prepares memorandums and investigative reports. Coordinates and completes special assignments related to proposed policies and procedures, program evaluation, training, and communication with executive and management staff in various CDCR divisions and outside entities, ensuring unbiased, objective, efficient, timely and thorough Investigation responses.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from [email protected] or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 3271

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

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
The position(s) are eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position. You must be regularly available and willing to work the hours necessary to meet business needs.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT
  
  

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement
  
  

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-500512

Position #(s):
065-163-9656-XXX

Working Title:
Correctional Lieutenant
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT

$9,192.00 - $11,567.00 A

$9,767.00 - $12,290.00 J

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
San Bernardino County

Telework:
Hybrid

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.

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.

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 offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
  
  

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 should 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.

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/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation 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 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:

• Experience with report writing
• Caseload Management experience
• Investigative experience
• Thorough knowledge of CDCR’s Use of Force policy
• Thorough knowledge of CDCR’s Prison Rape Elimination Act regulations and policy
  
  

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Persida Caileanu

(279) 210-4034

[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 255-0458

[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Qualifications
Statement of Qualifications
The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The completed SOQ is to be typed and completed in Arial 12-point font, single spaced, with 1-inch margins, and shall be no longer than 2 pages. Place your name and Job Control number in the upper right corner. Number, restate and answer each question below in the order they are listed, while providing specific information, demonstrating how your knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the needs of this position as described in the duty statement.

• Describe your experience conducting or overseeing sensitive investigations. This may include Incarcerated/Supervised Person based investigations, background investigations, Parole investigations or other confidential inquiries. Explain how you ensured accurate fact finding, proper documentation, and adherence to policy when dealing with conflicting information or limited cooperation. Provide an example(s).
• AIU Lieutenants must manage a high volume of cases and ensure work is completed in priority order. Describe a time when you had to balance competing assignments, deadlines, or operational demands. Explain how you organized the work, supported staff, and maintained investigative quality.
• AIU Lieutenants often need to communicate difficult information to stakeholders or upper management. Describe a situation where you had to deliver a message that was sensitive, unpopular, or met with resistance. Explain how you prepared for the discussion, how you presented the information, and how you maintained professionalism while ensuring the issue was understood and addressed.
• AIU Lieutenants are expected to support operational improvements at the team level. Describe a time when you identified an issue in a process, workflow, or communication pattern that affected your team’s performance. Explain how you addressed it and what steps you took to improve the situation.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.