Custodian I - Pelican Bay State Prison

Current State employees who do not meet the minimum qualifications for this classification may apply for this vacancy as a Training and Development assignment.

Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.

When joining state service in a full-time position, in your first 12 months you will earn a MINIMUM of 156 PAID leave hours; have 11 paid/observed holidays ; be eligible for health , dental and vision benefits for you AND your family and earn CalPERS retirement !

The Health Facility Maintenance program provides individuals training of necessary knowledge and skills needed to meet the highest possible standards of cleaning for healthcare settings and brings healthcare areas of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to an acceptable level of sanitary conditions. Be a part of our mission teaching valuable life skills and work experience for successful employment upon parole or release.

You are encouraged to apply for this position if interested, then, to attain list eligibility, you must take the CUSTODIAN I exam located at the link below.

Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) . To take the CUSTODIAN I exam please click the link here

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Persons appointed to positions in this class must be reasonably able to maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees or that of incarcerated individuals. Assignments during tour of duty may include sole responsibility for the supervision of incarcerated individuals and/or the protection of personal and real property. Persons appointed to the position in this class may be required to wear a personal alarm and carry a whistle while on the worksite.

• Safety First work daily with medical and custody staff to make sure all staff are safe as a priority
• Changed Lives help provide examples of how to behave on a work site and model the way for Incarcerated Individuals
• Quality Products be a part of a statewide program in all adult state facilities working towards providing an infection free and safe environment for medical staff and/or patient care
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