Closing Date: 6th March, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:We are excited to announce that effective January 1, 2026 the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has been renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA).
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this position. The SOQ must conform to the instructions below or your application may be disqualified
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid telework schedule while being based near historic Folsom—close to restaurants, shops, scenic walking trails, and with free parking! Please note: this position is not located within a prison facility.
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.
As a full-time state employee, you'll receive:
- At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- CalPERS retirement benefits
Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!
The Attorney III provides comprehensive, senior-level legal support and counsel to the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Board (Board), the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) and its managers, supervisors, programs, and operations on a variety of legal issues, such as constitutional, statutory, regulatory, correctional, public contracting, employment and labor, workplace safety and health, privacy, and administrative law. The incumbent serves as the lead attorney for CALCTRA in most administrative hearings and must be able to perform complex and sensitive legal work with broad discretion and minimal supervision under pressure. Must develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with clients, colleagues, public, and stakeholders as well as act with a high ethical standard.
Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512 Passcode: CALCTRA
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30829132&name=DSAttorneyIII(Vacant)(002)-Proposed.pdf)
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney III (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5795)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
Federal Workers, California Welcomes You! (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworkforcalifornia.ca.gov%2Ffederalworkers&data=05%7C02%7CJovanna.Cuellar%40calpia.ca.gov%7C4f7a00b451474a56f0a308dd7de14ddb%7C002b92728a0e4aaa8df4fb5b06443dd6%7C0%7C0%7C638805128813298783%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5NhhHW8vrrOjRDnLcMjmUHkx5INFv65vfwR5x89pgvk%3D&reserved=0)
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The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is a self-supporting state agency that provides productive work opportunities and job skills to incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism and increase public and prison safety.
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) operates within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) facilities. CDCR does not recognize hostages for bargaining purposes. CDCR has a “NO HOSTAGE” policy, and all incarcerated individuals, visitors, non-employees, and employees shall be made aware of this.
California Correctional Training & Rehabilitation Authority Recruitment Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTDviy-QgcU&t=8s)
California Correctional Training & Rehabilitation Authority Recruitment Video (Spanish) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJrr1AzoZgU&t=10s)
In the event of a medical state of emergency CALCTRA will follow Public Health Orders issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and issue departmental directives which may include guidance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California Correctional Healthcare Services.
Watch this success story to see how jobs with CALCTRA contribute to the success of incarcerated individuals and reducing the recidivism rates.
CALCTRA Graduation at California Men's Colony » CALCTRA Website (https://www.calctra.ca.gov/videos/ksby-calpia-graduation-at-cmc/)
Department Website: https://www.calpia.ca.gov/
Special Requirements:
Attorney III (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5795)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=506020)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30829132&name=DSAttorneyIII(Vacant)(002)-Proposed.pdf)
Department Information:
Federal Workers, California Welcomes You! (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworkforcalifornia.ca.gov%2Ffederalworkers&data=05%7C02%7CJovanna.Cuellar%40calpia.ca.gov%7C4f7a00b451474a56f0a308dd7de14ddb%7C002b92728a0e4aaa8df4fb5b06443dd6%7C0%7C0%7C638805128813298783%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5NhhHW8vrrOjRDnLcMjmUHkx5INFv65vfwR5x89pgvk%3D&reserved=0)
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The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is a self-supporting state agency that provides productive work opportunities and job skills to incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism and increase public and prison safety.
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) operates within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) facilities. CDCR does not recognize hostages for bargaining purposes. CDCR has a “NO HOSTAGE” policy, and all incarcerated individuals, visitors, non-employees, and employees shall be made aware of this.
California Correctional Training & Rehabilitation Authority Recruitment Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTDviy-QgcU&t=8s)
California Correctional Training & Rehabilitation Authority Recruitment Video (Spanish) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJrr1AzoZgU&t=10s)
In the event of a medical state of emergency CALCTRA will follow Public Health Orders issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and issue departmental directives which may include guidance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California Correctional Healthcare Services.
Watch this success story to see how jobs with CALCTRA contribute to the success of incarcerated individuals and reducing the recidivism rates.
CALCTRA Graduation at California Men's Colony » CALCTRA Website (https://www.calctra.ca.gov/videos/ksby-calpia-graduation-at-cmc/)
Department Website: https://www.calpia.ca.gov/
Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Upon a conditional job offer, the selected candidate will be required to clear live scan, a tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable).
This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR 599.960.
Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered.
Statewide Recruiting has a hot off the press new resource for you: State Application Checklist (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calhr.ca.gov%2FDocuments%2F24-09-12%2520State%2520Application%2520Checklist.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CJovanna.Cuellar%40calpia.ca.gov%7C303eec48dcc14ce2488008dcee2daeb3%7C002b92728a0e4aaa8df4fb5b06443dd6%7C0%7C0%7C638647127171954908%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=95JsRWnRBzP95WTxmxwvhjRxrDkui%2FdGqHfPMP2bOc4%3D&reserved=0
This resource was created to help job seekers understand how to write a strong state application and address some of the frequently asked questions about state applications. We hope you find it useful, and we think it pairs pretty nicely with the SOQ checklist (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calhr.ca.gov%2FDocuments%2FFINAL%2520-%2520Candidate%2520SOQ%2520Guidance%25201.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CJovanna.Cuellar%40calpia.ca.gov%7C303eec48dcc14ce2488008dcee2daeb3%7C002b92728a0e4aaa8df4fb5b06443dd6%7C0%7C0%7C638647127171974391%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vltwqF%2BW2zbAQmuu4w6vM%2FS5Ck0AmcYyDqqjgt00s9M%3D&reserved=0)
Employees new to CALCTRA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4-5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process.
Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/6/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered fo
This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR 599.960.
Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered.
Statewide Recruiting has a hot off the press new resource for you: State Application Checklist (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calhr.ca.gov%2FDocuments%2F24-09-12%2520State%2520Application%2520Checklist.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CJovanna.Cuellar%40calpia.ca.gov%7C303eec48dcc14ce2488008dcee2daeb3%7C002b92728a0e4aaa8df4fb5b06443dd6%7C0%7C0%7C638647127171954908%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=95JsRWnRBzP95WTxmxwvhjRxrDkui%2FdGqHfPMP2bOc4%3D&reserved=0
This resource was created to help job seekers understand how to write a strong state application and address some of the frequently asked questions about state applications. We hope you find it useful, and we think it pairs pretty nicely with the SOQ checklist (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calhr.ca.gov%2FDocuments%2FFINAL%2520-%2520Candidate%2520SOQ%2520Guidance%25201.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CJovanna.Cuellar%40calpia.ca.gov%7C303eec48dcc14ce2488008dcee2daeb3%7C002b92728a0e4aaa8df4fb5b06443dd6%7C0%7C0%7C638647127171974391%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vltwqF%2BW2zbAQmuu4w6vM%2FS5Ck0AmcYyDqqjgt00s9M%3D&reserved=0)
Employees new to CALCTRA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4-5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process.
Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/6/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered fo
