CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT:	CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF	RELEASE DATE:	Tuesday, July 7, 2015
POSITION TITLE:	Deputy Chief, Office of Correctional Safety	FINAL FILING DATE:	Tuesday, July 28, 2015
CEA LEVEL:	CEA B	EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE:	$ 8,938.00 - $11,226.00 / Month	BULLETIN ID:	06192015_4

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Chief, Office of Correctional Safety (OCS) the Deputy Chief, OCS is responsible for the management and administration of OCS units and programs that serve the broad investigative and security interests of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The incumbent has management responsibility for staff in various sworn and non-sworn classifications located in headquarters and oversight of OCS administrative functions.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental strategic and operational plans. Serve as liaison to, and develop and maintain good working relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies; provide advice and consultation to the CDCR Secretary, Undersecretary, Operations, Chief, OCS, and other administrators in the formulation of departmental policies and programs related to law enforcement, gang/security threat group (STG) management, criminal intelligence, security operations and tactical response, emergency planning and management, apprehension of adult and juvenile escapees and Parolees-at-Large (PALs), and investigations involving inmates, wards, and parolees. Responsible for planning and directing OCS activities and resources in coordination with departmental and allied law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations and operations.

• Responsible for prison gang/STG management by ensuring continual development and maintenance of intelligence-gathering, tracking, and reporting mechanisms and strategies; identifying, assessing, and advising administration of gang/STG activities within the correctional system; and researching and recommending strategies for better management of this unique population, including the development of policy and regulatory procedures. Represent OCS and CDCR with regard to gang/STG issues and policies, ensuring appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of related policies and procedures and providing consultation on CDCR gang/STG-related management and interdiction operations and processes.

• Oversee fugitive apprehension operations, which involve investigation, location, pursuit, and detention of escapees from adult institutions and juvenile facilities, parolees with arrest warrants, and high-risk/violent/notoriety criminal suspects. Liaise with CDCR units and external law enforcement agencies relative to parole-related investigations, task force operations, and the development of effective strategies to apprehend PALs posing the greatest public threat. Responsible for administration of criminal intelligence and analysis efforts and mechanisms to collect and analyze data from numerous sources that facilitate identification of links, trends, and individuals involved in criminal enterprise. Forge and maintain mutually beneficial associations with CDCR, federal, state, and local law enforcement programs for the production and dissemination of intelligence products and information to counter or control criminal activities and threats to homeland security.

• Ensure facilitation of emergency response and management operations, including the provision of tactical response to critical departmental incidents, tactical training and evaluation (Crisis Response Team, alarm response, hostage negotiation, tactical-entry, firearms, and less lethal technology), and emergency planning oversight to ensure appropriate, immediate, controlled, and consistent emergency response throughout CDCR. Responsible for identification of potential issues, community standards, and emergent developments related to emergency planning and management; development and implementation of emergency preparedness, mitigation, and recovery strategies, procedures, and mechanisms; and administration of the Department Operations Center.

• Establish guidelines, priorities, and management systems to ensure efficient and effective unit operations; develop policies and procedures as they relate to departmental and unit issues; evaluate and plan for the potential impact of laws, rules, and court decisions; oversee the management of the Department's protective vest program and OCS' budget, workforce, and resources. Responsible for departmental security functions, ensuring the safety of high-level departmental staff, overseeing threat assessment operations, and providing high-risk transportation details. Research and identify collaborative and resource opportunities, quality improvement strategies and mechanisms, and interventions and processes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Serve as Use of Force (UOF) Committee Chair/Executive Review relative to all UOF within OCS; attend inter-agency/inter-disciplinary meetings and conferences; oversee special projects; act as OCS Chief in his/her absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Either I
Must be a current State civil service employee with permanent civil service status, as defined in Government Code Section 18546.

Or II
Must be a current or former employee of the Legislature, who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service as defined in Government Code Section 18990.

Or III
Must be a current or former nonelected exempt employee of the Executive Branch of government who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service (excluding those positions for which the salaries are set by statute) as defined by Government Code Section 18992.

Or IV
Must be a person retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code Section 18991.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The Deputy Chief, Office of Correctional Safety, CEA Level B is a peace officer position; therefore, applicants are subject to meeting all peace officer requirements.

PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS:

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.

Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.

Firearm Conviction Disqualification: Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable state or federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in this classification.

Age Limitation – minimum age for appointment: 21 years (Applicants must state birth date on application).

Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029.1, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Persons who have previously undergone a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation background investigation may be required to undergo only a partial background investigation.

Medical Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons appointed to a peace officer class shall undergo a medical examination to determine that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively.

Training Requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a training course in laws of arrest, search and seizure, and in firearms and chemical agents is a requirement for permanent status in this classification.

(1) Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

(2) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

CEA Level A Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

2. Experience and knowledge in the management of field law enforcement operations, prison-based investigations, STG investigations, and field-based investigations; managing large scale law enforcement operations and investigations; conducting use of force reviews; and evaluating tactical and investigative tactics.

3. Demonstrated administrative or program manager experience with the development and implementation of department and unit policies and procedures in areas related to, but not limited to, investigations, gang management, officer safety and training; management of personnel and program budgets; and research and identification of collaborative and resource opportunities, quality improvement strategies and mechanisms, and interventions and processes to improve operational efficiency/effectiveness and to reduce departmental liability.

4. Experience, knowledge and ability to utilize and operate within the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System/State Emergency Management System; liaise with the Office of Emergency Services in large-scale emergencies or planned law enforcement operations; develop and implement emergency preparedness, mitigation, and recovery strategies, procedures, and mechanisms; and oversee the tactical response to critical departmental incidents, tactical training and evaluation of Crisis Response Teams, alarm response, hostage/crisis negotiation, tactical entry, firearms, and less lethal technology programs.

Supervisory/administrative experience in a managerial capacity at least equivalent to a Staff Services Manager III; Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections; Deputy Regional Administrator; or Youth Authority Administrator, including the implementation and/or evaluation of program policies. Experience which shall have demonstrated the ability to communicate with legislators, local governmental jurisdictions, and community and civic leaders. Experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained to obtain list eligibility. Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results. The result of this examination will be used only to fill the position of Deputy Chief, Office of Correctional Safety, with the CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF . Applications will be retained for twelve months.

The results of this examination will be used only to fill this position.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Effective January 1, 2009, Government Code Section 18991 was enacted which permits persons retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty to apply for Career Executive Assignment (CEA) examinations, for which he/she meets the minimum qualifications. Person’s applying who qualify as a Veteran under Government Code Section 18991 must submit a copy of his/her DD214 with their Standard State Application (Form 678).

Interested applicants must submit:

• A completed Standard State Application (Form 678).
• A "Statement of Qualifications". The Statement is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than four pages in length or be less than size 12 font.
• Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
• A resume that clearly addresses your experience with job titles, names, and addresses of employers, periods of employment, and education relevant to the minimum qualifications listed above.
• The desirable qualifications on the Statement of Qualifications MUST be addressed and numbered in the same order as is listed on the bulletin. You must provide specific examples.
• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAMINATION.
• Information regarding the completion of a "Statement of Qualifications" may be obtained via the CDCR internet website at:
• www.cdcr.ca.gov/Career_Opportunities/HR/OPS/Exams/Exams_Executive/index.html

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF , Executive Appoinments Unit
P.O. Box 942883 , Sacramento, CA 94283-0001
Julia Tribble | (916) 327-8017 | Julia.Tribble@cdcr.ca.gov

SPECIAL TESTING
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box in Part 2 of the "Examination Application." You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.

GENERAL INFORMATION
If you meet the requirements stated in this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described on this bulletin will be compared with the performance of others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees