Correctional Counselor

CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

Job Code #: JC-503828
Position #(s): -XXX
Classification: CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

Location: Lassen County, CA
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Compensation: $7,642.00 – $9,162.00 J; $9,249.00 – $11,101.00 K (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable)

Under the general supervision of the Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor), the Correctional Counselor I is responsible for an assigned group of incarcerated individuals on the Facility. This includes interviewing incarcerated individuals, evaluating their adjustment to and progress in a correctional treatment program, collecting, evaluating, and recording social, behavioral, and vocational data, abstracting and contributing to cumulative case history data, and making recommendations pertinent to classification and assignment planning.

The role also identifies and reports on special, educational, and vocational problems as a basis for recommending appropriate programs of educational and vocational training, maintains case histories during confinement, makes recommendations on changes in classification assignments, prepares Board of Parole Hearing (BPH) reports on incarcerated individuals’ activities in the institution, prepares pre‑release reports for field use, maintains regular updating of classification score, schedules cases for Classification Committee and transfer as indicated, and participates as a classification committee member, advising as to appropriate classification actions.

As a Peace Officer, duties may include escorting incarcerated individuals, searching for contraband, supervising incarcerated individuals, interviewing incarcerated individuals, and providing other services as required. During modified program status, a Correctional Counselor (CC) I may be utilized to assist with searching for weapons or contraband.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Additional information about the job is in the Duty Statement
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Working Conditions: High Desert State Prison is located approximately eight miles east of Susanville, about a 1 hour 30‑minute drive northwest of Reno, Nevada.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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 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 r, 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, and official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Candidates who do not meet Minimum Qualifications may be withheld from the eligibility list and may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you completed education outside the US, you must submit U.S. course/degree equivalency verification. New candidates must undergo a background investigation with Live Scan Fingerprinting, a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment and annual testing thereafter. PDF format is preferred for supporting documents. CDCR/CCHCS uses E‑Verify to confirm identity and employment authorization.

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Hiring Unit Contact: Violet Meraz
(530) 251‑5100 ext: 5634

EEO Contact: Daniel Stalter
(530) 251‑5055
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) – TTY is a telecommunications device for the deaf…