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To obtain list eligibility for this classification, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Prison Canteen Manager I (PCM)
Click here for Prison Canteen Manager I Exam information
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
**CDCR Employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
** Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
*Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Facilities_Locator/CAL.html
Calipatria State Prison
Hiring and Recruitment Unit
P O Box 5001 / 7018 Blair Road
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-7000 extension 5234
m_CALHireandRecruit@cdcr.ca.gov
Calipatria State Prison is located in sunny southern California, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes south of Palms Springs and 2 hours and 20 minutes east of San Diego.
Free parking is available.
• 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 offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.
• Travel may be required
• Occasional overtime may be required
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PRISON CANTEEN MANAGER I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-523187
Position #(s):
191-700-1575-001
Working Title:
Prison Canteen Manager I
Classification:
PRISON CANTEEN MANAGER I $4,757.00 - $6,239.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Imperial County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - 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
**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.
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 must 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 or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing 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: 7/16/2026
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:
Calipatria State Prison
Postal
Attn: Hiring and Recruitment
P.O. Box 5001
Calipatria , CA 92233-5001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Calipatria State Prison
Drop-Off
Hiring and Recruitment
7018 Blair Rd.
Calipatria , CA 92233
08:00 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 the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
*Willingness promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and personal experiences.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Aptitude to accurately count large volumes of inventory.
Warehousing knowledge, experience, ability to operate material handling equipment.
Benefits
**Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)
website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
**Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx .
**Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
**Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.
**This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment
This classification offers a retention bonus. E mployees who are employed at Calipatria State Prison for 12 consecutive, qualifying pay periods, will receive an annual $2,600 recruitment and retention bonus.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Hiring and Recruitment
(760) 348-7000 ext: 5214
m_CALHireandRecruit@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(760) 348-7000 ext: 5039
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Requirements
Applicants are highly encouraged to apply online.
Application must be accurate, complete, detailed and must have a valid email address . Primary form of contact will be made via email . Incomplete applications will be screened out.
Additional Information Regarding this recruitment:

• Various methods of appointments, including Training and Development Assignments may be considered, unless specified in this advertisement.
• Positions filled as limited term or as a Training and Development may become permanent.
• This advertisement may be used to fill other vacancies that occur during the validity of the candidate pool established from this recruitment. CCR249.3
• Applicants should have eligibility to be appointed by the final file date to be considered for this position.
• Salary posted is the base pay for the classification, a final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
• Departments are not required to contact all those with list eligibility; all are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.