Job Description And Duties
This advertisement is for a Fire Captain, Correctional Institution position at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 030-217-9001-001.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
Duties:Under the supervision of the Institutional Fire Chief, the Fire Captain (CF) will operate and maintain fire department equipment and alarm systems; recharge fire extinguishers; conduct fire drills; investigate fires; report fire safety violations; respond to institutional emergencies; and train staff in fire and life safety. This position has the direct supervision and training of incarcerated workers in fire prevention and suppression and general housekeeping of the fire station; The Fire Captain (CF) will maintain incarcerated worker firefighter records and evaluate performance. The Fire Captain (CF) will write reports and make recommendations for correction of deficiencies; maintain inspection logs; and attend staff meetings and training as necessary.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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 .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- FIRE CAPTAIN CORRECTION INSTITUTION
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-463199
Position #(s):
030-217-9001-001
Working Title:
Fire Captain - Correctional Institution
Classification:
FIRE CAPTAIN CORRECTION INSTITUTION
$4,882.00 - $6,340.00
$5,932.00 - $6,469.00 A
$6,768.00 - $8,510.00 B
$6,229.00 - $6,792.00 J
$7,106.00 - $8,936.00 K
$6,229.00 - $6,792.00 L
$7,106.00 - $8,936.00 M
$6,229.00 - $6,792.00 N
$7,106.00 - $8,936.00 P
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Diego County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Work Shift:
Varies
Work Week:
Varies
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.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) 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 backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation 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.
Commitment to California Model
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.
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 should 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/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation 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.
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.
Experience in supervising others; knowledge of correctional institution operations and philosophy; and completion of college level work in fire science.
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:
Esmeralda Dela Vega
(619) 671-7573
Esmeralda.delavega@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kamil Ibrahim
(619) 671-7519
Kamil.Ibrahim@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:
Melissa Kibbee,Correctional Business Mgr
(619) 661-6500 ext: 7866
Melissa.Kibbee@cdcr.ca.gov
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
Please submit the following items and/or information along with a complete and detailed application:
- Application must have the title of the job you are applying for and must clearly indicate the Job Code #.
- ensure you submit a current version of the State Examination / Employment Application Std Form 678 completed and thorough application. Do not leave anything blank (including, but not limited to, hours/week worked and start/end dates, job duties performed, supervisor information, education, etc.). Failure to follow these instructions may result in the screening out of your application.
- Application must include a valid email address and contact number .
- If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification.
- If currently employed by the State of California using Out of Class experience to meet Minimum Qualifications, please include a copy of your Out of Class Completion Memorandum.
- If you are a State employee requesting a T&D Assignment, this MUST be indicated on your application or by selecting "Other" as appointment type and typing in “T&D Assignment” when prompted during online submission.
- Incomplete applications will be screened out.
- This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during this recruitment.
- Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; various salary ranges may be included. A final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
- Departments are not required to contact all candidates with list eligibility; therefore, candidates are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.
- Age Requirement: Minimum age for appointment is 21 years (Fire Captain, CF).
- Training Requirements: Persons appointed to this class are required to complete a training course in arrest and firearms as mandated by Penal Code Section 832. Successful completion of this training program is a requirement for permanent status as a Fire Captain, Correctional Institution.
- Felony Disqualification: Existing law provides that persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers. Such persons are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.
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.
