Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51121.7 Establishing and Revising CALPIA Inmate Workforce Allocations

• The following procedures shall be followed when establishing new or revising existing CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) inmate workforce allocations:

• New Enterprises

  • Prior to the activation of a new enterprise the Prison Industries Administrator/Manager is to follow the belowlisted procedures:

    • Submit an inmate employment pay plan to the CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) Assistant General Manager, Operations Division via the Branch Managers for approval. The plan shall include the allocation of inmate workers required per shift; a listing of the pay positions designating no more than 25 percent in each of the A, B, C, and D pay categories; and the job description based on the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for each pay position.

    • The inmate worforce allocation for each enterprise is to be jointly approved by (1) the Warden or designee and (2) the CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) Assistant General Manager, Operations Division.

• Existing Enterprises

  • Prior to changes of existing workforce allocation of 15 percent or more, the CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) Prison Industries Administrator/Lead Manager will submit changes to the CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) Enterprise Branch Manager for approval. The plan shall include:

    • The workforce allocation of inmate workers required per shift, the SOC job description for each pay position, and the justification for revising an existing workforce allocation plan.

    • The inmate workforce allocation for each enterprise is to be jointly approved by (1) the Warden or their designee and (2) the CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) Assistant General Manager of Operations Division.

    • For changes of existing workforce allocation of less than 15 percent, the CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) Prison Industries Administrator/Lead Manager will submit an informational copy of the change justifying the revision in the inmate workforce allocation to the appropriate Enterprise Branch Manager.

    • The inmate workforce allocation for each enterprise is to be jointly approved by (1) the Warden or designee and (2) the Administrator/Lead Manager.

• The following standards will be utilized when inmate workforce allocations are reduced, causing a lay off situation of inmate workers. If possible, reduction and layoffs shall be accomplished through attrition.

  • Skill. Demonstrating expertise of technical skills and knowledge of a dedicated job or process in a CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) assignment.

  • Behavior. Relationship with Others. Demonstrates ability to deal with authority figures, job supervisors, and other inmates.

  • Attitude, Adaptability. Demonstrating willingness to learn, take directions, and orders.

  • Work Habits. Punctuality, dependability, care of equipment, and safety practices.

  • Formal Education/Training.