CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Correctional Administrator – Department of CorrectionsSalary: $13,161.00 – $15,067.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 7/9/2026Under the direction of the Chief Deputy Warden, the Correctional Administrator has primary custodial responsibility for a major area. The role plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the correctional program, including custody, healthcare, classification, appeals, business management, academic and vocational education, religious guidance, and coordinates these activities with other institutional programs. Responsibilities also include preparation and maintenance of fiscal records, budget estimates, budgetary control system, personnel records, payroll, maintenance, repair, and construction of the physical plant, equipment repair and replacement, clothing issue, laundry operation, and supervision, training, and evaluation of staff. The Administrator acts for the Chief Deputy Warden in his or her absence and participates in developmental projects.Limited Term 12 months, may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.Location: California Medical Facility, Vacaville, Solano County, California.Minimum Requirements Salary: $13,161.00 – $15,067.00 per Month.# of Positions: Multiple.Work Location: In Office.Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term – Full Time.Application Methods Electronic via CalCareer Account (preferred). By mail or drop‑off also accepted. Note: Main communication will be through email. Ensure a valid email address on your application.Responsibilities Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the correctional program, including custody, healthcare, classification, appeals, business management, academics, vocational education, religious guidance, and coordinate with other programs. Prepare and maintain fiscal records, budget estimates, budgetary control system, personnel records, and payroll. Oversee maintenance, repair, and construction of the physical plant, equipment repair and replacement, clothing issue, laundry operation. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Take or recommend actions on work performance. Resolve administrative problems. Serve as a member of classification and disciplinary committees. Assumes major responsibility for evaluating classification, program, and disciplinary action for each incarcerated person. Acts for Chief Deputy Warden in absence. Participate in developmental projects.Qualifications Knowledge of correctional administration, management of budgets, personnel, health services, and program evaluation. Ability to lead staff, resolve conflicts, and conduct classification and disciplinary processes. Prior experience in a correctional facility is desirable.Benefits Full health care coverage, retirement plan, paid leave, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid day of service, and other benefits may be determined based on appointment.Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State of California is also an objective to achieve a drug-free workplace and expects all applicants to behave in accordance with this objective.Accommodation Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on the posting.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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