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

Our mission is 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.

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**Job Description And Duties**

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This advertisement is for two Library Technical Assistant (Safety) positions located at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, Del Norte County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 394-234-1318-xxx.

-  Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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

Working Conditions

Pelican Bay State Prison is located in Crescent City. Situated in the northwest corner of California along the Pacific coast, this thriving community is famous for some of the world’s most beautiful coastline. Cool ocean mists nurture the giant Redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The crystal clear Smith River is one of California’s largest wild river systems. The majestic Redwood forests, local beaches, river rafting, miles of hiking and wonderful places to fish are all easily accessible. Youth engagement is encouraged through events and organizations such as the county fair and 4-H. Del Norte County is uncrowded and unspoiled.

**Minimum Requirements**

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

- LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

- Job Application Package Checklist

- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #:**

JC-519470

**Position #(s):**

394-234-1318-VAR

394-234-1318-XXX

**Working Title:**

**Library Technical Assistant, Safety**

**Classification:**

LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

$3,989.00 - $4,992.00

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

**# of Positions:**

2

**Work Location:**

Del Norte County

**Telework:**

In Office

**Job Type:**

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

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.

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.

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: 6/9/2026

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:

Pelican Bay State Prison

N/A

Attn: J. Phillips

Hiring and Recruitment Office

P.O. Box 7200

Crescent City, CA 95532-7200

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Pelican Bay State Prison

N/A

Hiring and Recruitment - J. Phillips

5905 Lake Earl Drive/P.O. Box 7200

Crescent City, CA 95532-7200

08:00 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 required and must be included.

- Degree and/or School Transcripts

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.

**Benefits**

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website,

www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website,

www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at

<a href="http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx" style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif"; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;">www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

<a href="https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx" style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif"; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;">https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.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.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:

Jacquelyn Phillips

(707) 465-9119

PBSPHiring.Recruitment@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:

EEO Coordinator

(707) 465-9006

jason.schrag@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.

Exam Bulletin for Library Technical Assistant (Safety)

In order to be considered eligible for this position, most candidates will need to be successful in the examination; the link for the exam bullein is here: CalCareers

Should you have questions regarding the examination or hiring process, please email Careers@cdcr.ca.gov or <a href="mailto:PBSPHiring.Recruitment@cdcr.ca.gov" style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif"; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;">PBSPHiring.Recruitment@cdcr.ca.gov.

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.

LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

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