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PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN
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- $5,743 - $7,541 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Fingerprint clearance
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CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN
High Desert State Prison —Lassen County, CA
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- Full-time
- Management
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
JEWISH CHAPLAIN
High Desert State Prison —Lassen County, CA
- $5,743 - $7,541 a month
- Full-time
- Management
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
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JEWISH CHAPLAIN
Pelican Bay State Prison —Del Norte County, CA
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- Full-time
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JEWISH CHAPLAIN
North Kern State Prison —Kern County, CA
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- Current TB test
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PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

Salinas Valley State Prison -
Monterey County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$5,743 - $7,541 a month
9 days ago

Qualifications

Prison inmates engagement experience in pastoral work
Mid-level
Experience working with incarcerated individuals

Full Job Description

Job Posting: PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

Salinas Valley State Prison

JC-529141

PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN
PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

$5,743.00 - $7,541.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/17/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

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

Under supervision of the Community Resource Manager, the Protestant Chaplain will provide and supervise Protestant religion activities for the prison inmate population. Time sheets will be reviewed by the Warden or Chief Deputy Warden at the end of each month.

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

Working Conditions

Currently ordained, duly accredited by, and in good standing with a nationally recognized Protestant denomination. Applicants must provide proof of good standing letter from their assigned ministry.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-529141

Position #(s):

936-229-9922-XXX

Working Title:

PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

Classification:

PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

$5,743.00 - $7,541.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Monterey 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.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

1. 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.

2. 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 a candidate 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.

3. 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 departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

4. Pursuant to the Public Health Orders (Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings and State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement) issued by the California Department of Public Health and the directive Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institution Staff issued by the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), all staff assigned to this post/position may be required to show evidence of full vaccination and booster for COVID-19, absent an approved reasonable medical or religious accommodation precluding them from vaccination.

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: 9/17/2026

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:

Salinas Valley State Prison

N/A

Attn: Hiring & Recruitment Office

Salinas Valley State Prison-Attn: Hiring and Recruitment

P.O. Box 1020

Soledad, CA 93960

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Salinas Valley State Prison

N/A

Hiring & Recruitment Office

Salinas Valley State Prison-Attn: Hiring and Recruitment

P.O. Box 1020

Soledad, CA 93960

After 4:00 pm submissions, please slide underneath door to meet final filing date. Thank you.

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 the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

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

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information regarding Merit System Principles 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.

Salinas Valley State Prison is located in beautiful Monterey County which is home to prestigious wine country, world famous golf courses, breath taking ocean views, easy commute, mild temperatures, clean air and an agriculturally rich region. In addition, parking at SVSP is free!

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Arnold Arreola
(831) 678-5629
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Silvia Tamayo-Banda
(831) 678-5635
[email protected]

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:
Claudia Medina
(831) 678-5500 ext: 6215
[email protected]

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 Information

This advertisement may be used to fill this and other vacancies that occur during the validity of this recruitment.
Positions filled as limited term or as a Training and Development may become permanent.
All applications will be screened (based on information provided on your application) and only the most qualified will be interviewed. Therefore, please be as thorough as possible when filling out STD.678 application.
Incomplete applications will be screened out.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Protestan Chaplain, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the CalCareers examination.
Or you can search for EXAM CODE: 2792

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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