Jobs, Training and Facilities
Learn about jobs, facilities and training at CDCR and CCHCS. Employee recruitment, training, job opportunities and facility projects are highlighted.

Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) In-Service Training Office conducted an active shooter and lock down procedure training exercise.

In the May 11 episode, experts from CDCR’s Office of Employee Wellness discuss what it’s like once you’re not quite...
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Sierra Conservation Center’s (SCC) In-Service training office coordinated with community partners to host a large scale incident training drill. Aside...

Mattie Leyden's passion for cars has driven her to a career helping others learn skills to find jobs after prison....

Shaping the next generation of rehabilitation-minded correctional officers are those who’ve seen CDCR evolve over the years.
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Cathy Lowas is often described as a force of nature. A journeyman electrician in the private sector, she wasn’t exposed...
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Completing 13 weeks of training, the Basic Correctional Officer Academy saw 190 cadets graduate Friday, April 28.
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In honor of National Nurses Week, observed May 6-12, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our nurses for...

Avenal State Prison (ASP) and Correctional Training Facility (CTF) staff obtained medical equipment designated for both institutions.

The Crisis Response Team from Ironwood and Chuckawalla Valley State Prison took part in multi-agency active shooter training on April...
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