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California Prison Industry Authority

California Prison Industry Authority is a State agency with 33 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
 
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
California Prison Industry Authority Hybrid (Folsom, CA, USA)
To be considered, please apply through your Calcareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 477674 by the application deadline of 5/22/2025. A letter of interest is required when applying for this position. Applications received without a letter of interest will be disqualified.  This position may be extended up to 24 months and may become permanent at a later date.  This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule. The physical reporting location for this position is close to historic Folsom, eateries, shopping, walking trails, and offers free parking! This position is not located inside a prison. Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.      When joining state service in a full-time position, in your first 12 months you will earn a  MINIMUM of 156 PAID  leave hours; have  11...

May 12, 2025
Part time
 
Custodian I
California Prison Industry Authority Vacaville, CA, USA
To be considered, please apply online through your Calcareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 477639 by the application deadline of 5/22/2025. This is a Permanent Intermittent position. Intermittent positions may work a maximum of 1500 hours per calendar year. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based on the operational needs. Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.   This position is a Permanent Intermittent position (Part-time). The employee and family will become eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits after working 480 hours in a “control period” and will maintain eligibility by working 480 hours each control period after. Control periods are January 1- June 30th and July 1 – December 31st. Access this link CalPERS Eligibility and Enrollment  for...

May 12, 2025
Full time
 
Attorney IV
California Prison Industry Authority Hybrid (Folsom, CA, USA)
To be considered, please apply through your Calcareers account at   www.calcareers.ca.gov   to JC- 477224 by the application deadline of 5/27/2025. This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule. The physical reporting location for this position is close to historic Folsom, eateries, shopping, and walking trails, and it offers free parking! This position is not located inside a prison. Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.     When joining state service in a full-time position, in your first 12 months, you will earn a   MINIMUM of 156 PAID   leave hours; have   11 paid/observed holidays ; be eligible for   health ,   dental,   and   vision   benefits for you   AND   your famil,y and earn   CalPERS retirement ! Under general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV...

May 09, 2025