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CDCR welcomes 169 new officers

November 6, 2024

CDCR welcomed 169 new officers as they graduated the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in Galt.

CDCR welcomed 169 new officers as they graduated from the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in Galt Nov. 1.

These new officers from Class 7-24A will serve at CDCR institutions across California.

This latest class represents a significant step forward in CDCR’s ongoing efforts and focus on recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, and culture through collaboration of diverse and qualified candidates.

Five of the 46 female cadets at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy from class 7-24A. — Class 724-A saw 46 female cadets graduate Nov. 1.

Keynote speaker Warden David Holbrook, of Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, commended the graduates on their dedication.

“This class of new correctional officers is a special one. It is special not only because we are swearing in new peace officers equipped with the knowledge and dedication necessary to uphold the mission of CDCR, but because my daughter will be carrying on our family’s legacy of public service by graduating as a part of class 7-24A,” said Holbrook.

His daughter was one of 46 female graduates. This number highlights the strides being made by CDCR to achieve the “30×30” pledge. The goal is to have women make up 30 percent of correctional officer cadets by 2030.

Interested Correctional Officer applicants can apply online at JoinCDCR.com.

“Graduating and stepping into a career with CDCR means everything to me. I’ve seen what a blessing this job was for my father and our family throughout the years,” said Chelsea Holbrook. “I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps.”