Director, California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority

Job Posting:
Director

California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority

JC-505157

Director

Salary: $16,060.00 - $17,891.00 per month

Minimum salary for new to state candidates is the minimum for the classification.

Final Filing Date: 3/15/2026

Effective January 1, 2026 the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has been renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA).

CALCTRA’s Central Office is located in Folsom, a city in the greater Sacramento region known for its quality of life, outdoor access, and strong sense of community. With a population of approximately 80,000, Folsom blends small‑town character with modern amenities, featuring a vibrant Historic District, destination shopping, and well‑planned neighborhoods surrounded by open space. Outdoor recreation is central to the area’s lifestyle.

Folsom borders Lake Natoma, Folsom Lake, and the American River Parkway, offering year‑round opportunities for water sports, cycling, running, and trail use. An extensive trail network connects Folsom to downtown Sacramento, supporting an active, connected community.

Just 20 minutes away is Sacramento, California’s capital and a dynamic metropolitan center with a population of more than 525,000. Sacramento is known for its vibrant Farm‑to‑Fork dining scene, growing arts and entertainment offerings, professional sports, and revitalized downtown. Compared to other major California cities, Sacramento offers relatively attainable housing and a lower overall cost of living.

Together, Folsom and Sacramento offer an exceptional mix of professional opportunities, outdoor recreation, cultural vitality, and family‑friendly living.

CALCTRA is a self‑supporting, customer‑focused business that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities. CALCTRA’s Director serves as the chief executive leader responsible for statewide operations, strategic planning, and organizational performance. The Director provides leadership across manufacturing, operations, corrections‑based programs, finance, and the workforce, ensuring CalCTRA fulfills its mission while operating as an efficient, accountable, and forward‑looking public organization.

The Director will:

• Lead the organization on operational, strategic, and financial matters.
• Oversee manufacturing, operations, and corrections‑based programs.
• Ensure compliance with state policies, laws, and regulations.
• Represent CALCTRA to stakeholders, including state officials, labor partners, advocacy groups, and correctional leadership.
• Develop and implement initiatives to expand opportunities and outcomes for the populations served.
• Guide workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Champion ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.

• Position title:
  
  Director, California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority.
• Position code: JC‑505157.
• Position(s): 063‑020‑0959‑001.
• Full‑time, exempt executive assignment.
• Hybrid work schedule, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm.
• Conditional employment requires live‑scan, tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable).
• Subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing per 2 CCR § 599.960.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of senior‑level leadership experience in a comparably sized organization.
• Experience working within government agencies or highly regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset focused on expanding opportunities and outcomes for the populations served.
• Solid understanding of accounting, finance, and operational management.
• Experience leading people in complex organizations with a team‑oriented mindset.
• Expertise in workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• High level of interpersonal skill, sound judgment, and leadership maturity.
• Track record of ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.

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