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Correctional Counselor III – C&PR

Job Posting:
Correctional Counselor III – C&PR
Job Code #: JC-503233
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Title:

Correctional Counselor III – C&PR
Class: CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III
Salary: $10,482.00 – $13,207.00 per Month (new hires receive the minimum of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range)

Avenal State Prison, Avenal, CA (Kings County)

• Type:
  Permanent, Full Time
• Telework:
  In Office
• # of Positions: 1
• Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026

See attached Duty Statement for detailed duties. The position is an integral part of the correctional counseling team, engaging with inmates, overseeing program delivery, and supporting successful community reintegration.

Minimum Requirements are specified in the Class Specification and Duty Statement. Applicants must meet all stated Minimum Qualifications for consideration.

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

Benefit information is available on the California Department of Human Resources website and the CalPERS website. Eligibility may vary by job classification and length of appointment.

Applicants must submit a complete application package by the Final Filing Date. Accepted methods include electronic submission via Cal Career Account and hard copy submissions (by mail or drop‑off) to the address listed below.

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
• Resume is optional but may be included.
• Mandatory supporting documents as described in the duty statement.

Human Resources Contact:
Lucia Acosta
ext. 5170

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lucia Acosta
ext. 5170

EEO Contact:
Lucia Acosta
ext. 5170

California Relay Service: (TTY)

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities as required by law.

All applicants are required to undergo background investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting, and tuberculosis testing prior to appointment, with ongoing annual testing thereafter. Applicants who completed education outside the U.S. must provide credential equivalency verification. PDF file format is preferred for supporting documents.