Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) serves as one of the nation’s largest, and most diverse correctional departments.

We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaboration efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

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.
 

Careers

Not sure if law enforcement is the field for you? No problem, we also have positions that support the mission of CDCR in fields such as food service, education, chaplaincy, plant operations, IT, custodial, and office administration. There is a position for everyone at CDCR.