CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) serves more than 41 adult and juvenile facilities throughout California. We urge you to consider the outstanding employment possibilities in one of our many locations. CDCR is the largest criminal justice agency in the country and is responsible for the custody, care and supervision of over 172,671 inmates and 116,500 parolees. We currently employ more than 56,574 peace officers, health care professionals and civil servants. Discover one of our many rewarding careers by contacting us today.

	VISION
	We will end the causes and tragic effects of crime, violence and victimization in our communities through a collaborative effort.
	MISSION
	To improve public safety through evidence-based crime prevention and recidivism reduction strategies.
	VALUES
	We commit ourselves to principal leadership – a set of core values that guide our behavior: • Integrity – We conduct ourselves professionally, achieving the highest ethical standards • Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and the consequences. • Justice – Crime victims, staff and offenders receive equitable process and fair outcomes. • Collaboration – Everyone suports mutual understanding of ideas, open exploration of our differences and works constructively and copperatively with our stakeholders. • Employee Well-Being – We foster an environment that supports professional development and personal health.
	GOALS
	Goal 1: Workforce Excellence – Ensure a well-trained, quality workforce. Goal 2: Technology – Develop information technology strategies and implement systems capable of managing both current and future needs. Goal 3: Organizational Effectiveness – Achieve organizational excellence in our operations and systems. Goal 4: Legal Compliance – Develop preventive strategies to preclude class action suits and remedy identified violations. Goal 5: Crime Prevention & Safety – Develop a comprehensive crime prevention program and use evidence-based research to reduce criminality and victimization. Goal 6: Outreach & Partnerships – Seek out partnerships and develop meaningful programs and processes to promote shared responsibility for community safety. Goal 7: Health Care Delivery – Ensure an organization design and accompanying system to provide efficient delivery of quality health care.
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation For employment information, visit Career Opportunities. For Peace Officer careers, call 1-866-232-5627 or email recruit@cdcr.ca.gov For all other positions, call 1-888-232-4584 or email careers@cdcr.ca.gov