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Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position
Under the general direction of the Correctional Lieutenant, Inmate Assignments, this position is expected to exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in assuming responsibility for providing overall clerical support for the office. This position may supervise two or more inmate clerks, involving the preparation and submission of time cards, reports, and behavioral documentation if needed.
Review, track, and log missing/overdue Inmate Assignments Office (IAO) documents such as inmate work supervisor reports (CDC-101), Inmate Job Descriptions, missing inmate timecards, non-timecard time gaps (CDC-191), including contacting inmate supervisors for documents. Handwritten and typed reports as required for Inmate Assignment Lieutenant (IAL), memorandums, letters, and Inmate Appeal (CDC-602) responses. Transcribe, compile, and process informational reports and statistics from the Record's Office and other sources, in order to maintain IAO compliance.
Assist IAO staff in accordance with daily duties, including various tasks related to the DDPS computer system, answer incoming calls regarding inmate assignment questions from various staff members, process CDC-602's, memos, inmate pay position report, budget report, and other duties as needed. Assist the IAL with audits and training of staff. Take independent action to resolve problems and/or respond to questions from various levels of staff regarding WIP/IAO procedures.
Collects data and calculates statistical information, prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as deemed necessary. Regularly reviews Administrative Bulletins, Title 15, DOM, and Operations Procedures (OP) revisions, policy memorandums and other official communications to maintain familiarity with institution/departmental operations policies and procedures, maintains up-to-date files of such materials for review. Serves as receptionist for the IAO; distributes mail on a daily basis and takes messages for staff members. Disseminate information as required.
Train and supervise two inmate clerks; assign and review their work for accuracy. Maintain inmate pay time sheets and timecard. Ensure inmate porters receive their CDC 101's and reports are completed in the computer system. Provide Central Control with inmate count.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Order equipment and office supplies. Request service and work orders as needed. Attend all training, meetings, and seminars as needed or required. Performs other related duties.
CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
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 the recent changes.
San Quentin Rehab Center is California's oldest and best-known correctional institution, which was established on the site currently known as Point San Quentin, in July of 1852, as an answer to the rampant lawlessness in California at the time. The prison rests overlooking the bay on 432 acres and is located just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the county of Marin. The walled prison is made up of four (4) large cell blocks (West, South, North, and East Block), one (1) maximum security cell block (the Adjustment Center), Central Health Care Service Building, a medium security dorm setting and a minimum-security firehouse.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) - (ca.gov)
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
• OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-525374
Position #(s):
095-210-1139-815
Working Title:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN - INMATE ASSIGNMENTS OFFICE
Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)
$3,273.00 - $4,098.00 A
$3,549.00 - $4,445.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Marin County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
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 members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
Commitment
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 shared 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 at 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 enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.
Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number,
driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization.
For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/3/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
CDCR - San Quentin State Prison
Postal
Attn: Yolanda Manzo Analyst II
100 Main Street
San Quentin , CA 94964
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CDCR - San Quentin State Prison
Drop-Off
Certification Unit
100 Main Street
San Quentin , CA 94964
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -
  A Typing Certificate is required and must be submitted with your Examination / Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Typing Certificate will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

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