Prison Electrician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment will be considered for this position(s)
This advertisement is for Electrician II, Facility A and Electrician II, Facility C. Facility C.
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades, CF, the Facility "A" Electrician II, CF is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and miscellaneous work in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of building electrical systems primarily on Facility "A", but as a secondary responsibility throughout the institution as well. These primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, Facility "A" Incarcerated individual Housing Units, Facility "A" Program Building, Gym, Dining and Kitchen, Facility A Vocational Yard, Central Kitchen and Laundry, K&L Steam Plant, Re-entry Hub, and the Complex 1/Central Control Building. Facility "A" Electrician II, CF, is responsible for directing, laying out and assisting with the work of assembling, installing, and repairing electric circuits, motors, heaters, generators, transformers, switchboards, and other electrical devices. Supervises, instructs, and works with a small crew of incarcerated workers in the installation of transmission lines, operation and repair of electrical power generating plants and other electrical equipment. Inspects electrical systems to locate trouble and determine repair needs. Ensures that safety rules are observed. Selects and prepares lists of materials for the job and storeroom. Draws diagrams and sketches. Prepares estimates of job costs. Maintains work records and prepares various reports. Maintains accurate records on incarcerated individual time. Completes assignments and supervises the conduct of incarcerated individuals assigned. Trains and instructs incarcerated individuals in their work assignments. Submits periodic written appraisals of their conduct and productivity. Prevents escapes and injury to themselves or to property. Maintains security, inspects premises, and searches incarcerated individuals for contraband such as weapons or illegal drugs. Performs other related duties as required per the classification of Electrician II. Participates in and utilizes all trainings and Personal Protective Equipment required for the execution of their duties and employment at High Desert State Prison.
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades, CF, the Facility C Electrician II, CF is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and miscellaneous work in the maintenance, alteration and repair of buildings and electrical systems primarily on Facility "C", but as a secondary responsibility throughout the institution as well. These areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, Facility "C" Housing Units, Facility "C" Program Building, Gym, Facility "C" Vocational Yard, Satellite Kitchens, Complex II/Complex Control Building, and the Central Health/Correctional Treatment Center.
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades, CF, the Facility C Electrician II, CF, is responsible for directing, laying out and assisting with the work of assembling, installing, and repairing electric circuits, motors, heaters, generators, transformers, switchboards, and other electrical devices. Supervises, instructs, and works with a small crew of incarcerated workers in the installation of transmission lines, operation and repair of electrical power generating plants and other electrical equipment. Inspects electrical systems to locate trouble and determine repair needs. Ensures that safety rules are observed. Selects and prepares lists of materials for the job and storeroom. Draws diagrams and sketches. Prepares estimates of job costs. Maintains work records and prepares various reports. Maintains accurate records on incarcerated individual time. Completes assignments and supervises the conduct of incarcerated individuals assigned. Trains and instructs incarcerated individuals in their work assignments. Submits periodic written appraisals of their conduct and productivity. Prevents escapes and injury to themselves or to property. Maintains security, inspects premises, and searches incarcerated individuals for contraband such as weapons or illegal drugs. Participates in and utilizes all trainings and Personal Protective Equipment required for the execution of their duties and employment at High Desert State Prison. Monitors assignments as presented in the Plant Operations digitized work order platform, reports/enters usage of assigned shift time and work task completion data in required timelines.
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
High Desert State Prison is located approximately eight miles east of the town of Susanville, or about a 1 hour 30-minute drive northwest of Reno, Nevada.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ELECTRICIAN II (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-528761
Position #(s):
934-216-6538-003
934-216-6538-001
Working Title:
ELECTRICIAN II, CF
Classification:
ELECTRICIAN II (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) $6,538.00 - $7,843.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Lassen County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
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
CDCR and 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.
High Desert State Prison is located approximately eight miles east of the town of Susanville, or about a 1 hour 30-minute drive northwest of Reno, Nevada.
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
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: 8/28/2026
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:
High Desert State Prison
Mail
Attn: HDSP - PERSONNEL
P.O. Box 270220
Susanville , CA 96127
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
High Desert State Prison
Drop Off
HDSP - PERSONNEL
475-750 Rice Canyon Road
Susanville , CA 96130
07:00 AM - 04:00 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.

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