A Day in the Life
Take a closer look at a day in the life of a CDCR employee, highlighting jobs and the people who do them. This series casts a spotlight on various correctional careers ranging from custody staff to support, including medical, accounting and fire department. Each CDCR institution is like a small city, complete with infrastructure to ensure the safety and security of those who live and work in each one.
CDCR Parole Agent Jonathan Richardson of the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) shares a day on the job, demonstrating...
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Kristen Blehm has served her community for over 25 years, first as a police officer and now as a parole...
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Since 2005, Erica Albertson has helped CDCR fulfill its mission, first as a correctional officer and now as a correctional...
CDCR Division of Adult Parole Operations agent Vivian Miramontes shares a glimpse of her daily routine and the complex tasks...
To shed light on often overlooked positions, Inside CDCR caught up with three CCI staff members who keep the institution...
Senior Emergency Services Coordinator Jason Ortiz shares how CDCR prepares for emergencies within each institution.
For over two decades, Correctional Officer Michael "Mike" Webb has helped CDCR fulfill its mission. As the General Population Entrance...
Since 2006, Sarah Shepherd has charted a unique career path, now serving as Correctional Business Manager at California State Prison,...
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CDCR plant operations keep the institutions running. From lights to water, they provide infrastructure for staff and incarcerated residents.
When Brandon Lugar attended the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in 2013, he didn't realize he would later become a parole...