To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 505878 by the application deadline of 2/6/2026.
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).
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:
Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!
The incumbent performs the required work, and trains and supervises incarcerated individual workers engaged in the factory maintenance functions at CALCTRA enterprises both at Folsom State Prison and California State Prison - Sacramento. Employees will have regular and substantial contact with persons incarcerated in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institution and/or medical facilities.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 505878 by the final filing date (FFD) of 2/6/2026.
Steps to Appy -
Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512 Passcode: CALCTRA
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) formerly the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) provides incarcerated individuals with life-changing career development opportunities so they may be productive, successful contributors when they return to their communities. As a self-funded state entity, CALCTRA prioritizes rehabilitation through vocational programs and supporting second chances, while training participants to produce quality products and services for its customers. Thousands of incarcerated individuals have received valuable job training through CALCTRA, and many graduates have successful careers.
CALCTRA is cost effective and saves the state millions of dollars annually through lower recidivism. A University of California, Irvine study found that CALCTRA participants have a 15% return-to-custody rate after three years, meaning 85% do not return to prison.
CALCTRA values leadership, rehabilitation, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, innovation, safety, and accountability. When you work at CALCTRA, you contribute to career training, quality products, and changed lives.