Employee Resources
Below is a large selection of resources useful to all new hires. Location-specific resources are focused on CDCR Headquarters.
Maps and Locations
Institutions
Parole
Parking & Transportation
Parking at Headquarters
There is a variety of parking options at or near Headquarters in Sacramento, including private and city-run parking lots or garages and on-street parking. On-street parking may be metered, allowing paid parking for a duration ranging anywhere from a one hour maximum to more than four hours, or it is restricted by residential parking permit, which allows time-limited (usually one to two hours) free parking without the specified permit. There is a small number of free, all-day street parking spots within a five- or six-block radius of Headquarters, but these places are scattered and are usually taken by 7 a.m.
Transportation Options at Headquarters
Emergency Safety
- CDCR Emergency Procedures Handbook (Intranet)
- HQ Fire Drill Map (Intranet) (pages 29-31 of the Headquarters Emergency Procedures Handbook)
News & Media
Press & Social Media
Videos
Paychecks & Savings
- State pay dates(from the State Controller’s Office)
- The State Controller’s website provides a paycheck calculator and information regarding direct deposit
- Savings Plus offers retirement savings and investment resources
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all state employees.
Fitness & Health
CDCR Resources
- Office of Employee Wellness (OEW) (Intranet)
- Human Resources Ergonomic Program (Intranet)
Exercise Motivation
Nearby Fitness Clubs
You can find fitness clubs and programs near headquarters by using your favorite search site or mobile app. Dining Options
Headquarters Location
There are a number of restaurants and coffee shops within easy walking distance (a two or three block radius) of headquarters if you do a search using your favorite search tool or mobile app. There are also vending machines inside the North building of headquarters. Amenities
Banks
There is a Golden1 Credit Union ATM located inside the lobby of CDCR headquarters.
Gas, Groceries & Hotels
Use your favorite search site or mobile app to find more of these options near headquarters.