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California Prison Industry Authority

California Prison Industry Authority is a state agency with 36 institutions across the State.

Mission 

CALPIA is a self-supporting, customer-focused business that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals productive work and training opportunities.

Vision 

Changing incarcerated individuals’ lives through innovative job training for a safer California.

Goals

GOAL 1: ENHANCE INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS’ LIVES TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM
GOAL 2: PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
GOAL 3: FOSTER CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AS CUSTOMER-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION

Values

Leadership: Have a vision, inspire and empower others to act.

Professionalism: Mutual courtesy and respect among all levels of staff.

Integrity: Do the right thing in all circumstances.

Teamwork: Be collaborative in working towards solutions.

Safety: Be proactive in identifying and preventing safety issues.

Accountability: Accept responsibility for the outcomes expected of you – both good and bad.

Quality Principles

We implement our Quality Policy through:

  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership
  • Involvement of People
  • Process Approach
  • System Approach
  • Continual Improvement
  • Factual Approach to Decision Making
Full time
 
Program Technician (Optical Annex)
California Prison Industry Authority Vacaville, CA, USA
To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 497716 by the application deadline of 11/13/2025 Make a real difference where it matters most. CALPIA offers unique career opportunities inside California’s correctional system—where every role supports rehabilitation, skill-building, and public safety. As part of the state workforce, you’ll help create meaningful change through a mission rooted in second chances and community impact. Changing incarcerated individuals’ lives through innovative job training for a safer California. Under close supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II, the Program Technician is expected to exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in assuming the responsibility for optical clerical functions. You will find additional information about the job in the  Duty Statement . JC- 497716 Program Technician (Optical Annex) - Apply by the application deadline of 11/13/2025...

Nov 03, 2025