Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief, CF, the Institution Fire Captain, CF performs fire prevention and suppression activities in a State correctional institution; to promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates under supervision, and for provides the basis for protection of life, property, environmental conditions, and regulatory compliance for Folsom State Prison and California State Prison-Sacramento.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position works  'behind the walls' at Folsom State Prison.

*If you are not comfortable working around inmates, please do not submit an application*

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.

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.

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 create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at 

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at 

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at 

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Exam Information

NO EXAM IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ~ MUST ALREADY HAVE STATE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION (i.e. must have already participated in an examination/assessment for this classification).

(There are no other exams available in place of this one; therefore, if you do not have eligibility for this classification ( Fire Captain Correctional Institution ), you cannot take any other exam to become eligible.)

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 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 required and must be included.

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