Jobs, Training and Facilities

CDCR Academy launches Facebook, Instagram pages

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Academy has announced the launch of its official Facebook and Instagram pages.

Basic Correctional Officer CDCR Academy with bar code and social media icons.

These platforms will highlight the academy’s history, cadets, academy staff, training, and special events.

The CDCR Academy’s social media presence will provide a behind-the-scenes look at academy operations while showcasing the professionalism, dedication, and teamwork that support our mission of preparing future correctional officers. Content will reflect CDCR’s core values of integrity, respect, accountability, and leadership.

Staff are encouraged to follow and engage with the CDCR Academy on these social media platforms to stay informed about academy operations, accomplishments, and upcoming events.

Find us @cdcracademy and check out our first post:

Follow CDCR Academy on Facebook and Instagram.

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

Related content

Deshawn Snell, new parole agent featured image for parole academy spotlight.

From Cadet to Parole Agent: Meet Deshawn Snell

Deshawn Snell joined 39 others June 26 as they graduated from the Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P. “I know…

New parole agent shakes hands with executives during the graduation ceremony at the academy in Galt.

CDCR welcomes 40 new parole agents from class 2‑26P

Forty new parole agents graduated from Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in…

A professional speaks from a lectern during the Leading without a Badge conference for law enforcement agencies, led by DAPO.

Watch: Leading without a Badge Summit empowers staff

Law enforcement agency professionals from across the nation gathered June 12 for the Sacramento Regional Leading without a Badge Summit.…

A cadet receives the guidon for her company at the CDCR Academy on June 16, 2026, in Galt, California.

Academy news: Class 3‑26A cadets keep pace

At the CDCR Academy in Galt, Class 3-26A correctional officer cadets are hitting the ground running as they push through…

Emergency responder training at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) with medical, custody and fire staff.

WSP‑RC holds joint emergency responder training

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) held simulated lifesaving medical emergency responder training. The drill was held in the minimum support…

Group photo of Calipatria State Prison and their 10 new staff Peer Support Program volunteers, making the team 30 strong.

Staff Peer Support Program expands at Calipatria

During annual staff Peer Support Program (PSP) training, Calipatria State Prison welcomed 10 new members to the team. With these…