Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51121.11 Movement Between and Removal From CALPIA Pay Rates and Skill Levels

• Movement between one pay rate to another pay rate shall be based upon a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the following:

  • The written recommendation of the supervisor showing cause for reduction of the inmate’s pay. The following document(s) and justification reflecting below standard performance, misbehavior or “A” days is required in support of this written recommendation.

  • The documentation of the inmate’s accumulated work history as reflected on a CDC 101, Work Supervisor’s Report.

  • General Chrono, CDC Form, 128-B, Custodial Counseling Chrono, Form 128-A and/or Rules Violations Report, CDC 115.

  • Inmate Work Supervisor’s Log, CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 1697, which reflect absent without leave “A” day.

  • Raises or reductions in an inmate’s pay shall be based on the work supervisor’s recommendation and the inmate’s work/training performance reports and disciplinary reports.

  • Pay increases shall not be automatic or based on the inmate’s longevity in an assignment.

• Workers in each skill level may be advanced to the next step within a skill level only after three months of satisfactory performance, or advanced from one skill level to the next only after one month of satisfactory performance, upon the recommendation of the supervisor, and if there is a vacant pay position available. The pay increase shall be effective on the first day of the following month in which the pay increase is implemented following approval by the Prison Industries Administrator/Manager. Less than satisfactory performance may result in a reduction in the hourly wage rate with the submission of a CDC Form 128-B-1, Classification Hearing Request/Notice Form, and a CDC Form 101, Work Supervisor’s Report, stating the reason for the reduction in pay.

• Inmates approved for advancement to a higher skill level shall enter the new classification pay grade equal to or greater than their present pay grade in the lower skill. For example, an inmate in the semi-skilled classification receiving an hourly wage of $0.50 who advances to technician shall receive not less than $0.55 or more than $.65 per hour. Longevity shall not be used as a standard for the purpose of upgrading skill level.

• Inmates removed from their CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) assignment for reasons beyond their control, for example; out-to-court or lengthy hospital stays, may, via the committee process, return to a CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) assignment at the same or closest level of pay to their former position if available in accordance with DOMDepartment Operations Manual section 53130.9.2.2.