Fire Chief, Correctional Facil

FIRE CHIEF, CF
FIRE CHIEF, CORRECTIONAL FACIL

$8,770.00 - $11,039.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/18/2026

Please see attached duty statement for full details.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application, but it is not a requirement.

Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full‑time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect recent changes.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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• Represented Employee Bargaining Contracts
• 401 (k) and 457 (b) Plans (Savings Plus)
• Cash in Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits
• For eligible Bargaining Units - $165 Healthcare Cash Payment SEIU, Excluded & Exempt
• Vanpool and Commute program reimbursement
• Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)
• Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Legal Services Insurance
• Long-Term Care Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Part Time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program
• Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FIRE CHIEF, CORRECTIONAL FACIL

FIRE CHIEF, CORRECTIONAL FACIL $8,770.00 - $11,039.00 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:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

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 member 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 (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships.

Our shard mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to 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…