BSCC Career Opportunities
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) provides leadership and support to local corrections systems in California. Our agency actively cultivates a positive, and supportive environment in the workplace to ensure that all staff members have the tools needed to complete our mission statewide. If you would like to be part of an agency that delivers leadership, excellence, and support to local corrections systems every day, please consider our posted job opportunities.
Current Openings
Description: Under general direction of the STC Deputy Director, the Field Representative promotes the professionalism of the local corrections workforce by providing technical assistance and training to local corrections agencies to improve local training outcomes. The Field Representative coordinates the design and maintenance of selection and training standards for local corrections personnel, provides consultative services to support the implementation of those standards, designs and delivers training, administers a course certification system, conducts compliance reviews, develops statewide policy related to training, facilitates workgroups and meetings, and performs other related duties in support of the statewide local corrections training program.
Rotation of assignments and divisions may be required in order to manage the unanticipated workload. Traveling is necessary and required to meet the duties of this assignment.
Staff Services Analyst/Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Final Filing Date: October 29, 2025
Staff Services Analyst/Associate Governmental Program Analyst Announcement
Description: Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager (Staff Services Manager I), the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) performs a variety of analytical and administrative duties to support BSCC’s personnel operations. The incumbent assists in interpreting and applying personnel policies and procedures, coordinates with the State Controller’s Office – Human Resources (SCO-HR), and supports the implementation and processing of personnel transactions. The SSA helps facilitate requests from BSCC employees, supervisors, and managers related to a variety of personnel matters, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
The SSA exercises independent judgment within defined parameters and contributes to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of personnel-related projects and initiatives.
The incumbent demonstrates a positive attitude and a commitment to providing quality service that is accurate, timely, exceeds customer expectations, and maintains complete confidentiality.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Final Filing Date: October 31, 2025
Description: Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), Facilities Standards and Operations Division (FSO), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs a wide range of sensitive and complex analytical functions in support of activities related to local adult and juvenile detention facility inspections and report review processes.
The AGPA is responsible for independently tracking, reviewing, and processing data and documentation in addition to providing analytical and operational support for complex tasks and assignments. The incumbent will review and process data and documents related to the inspection of local adult and juvenile detention facilities. Additionally, they are responsible for providing analytical support in identifying and researching issues and inquiries, as well as providing regular and ad hoc status updates and reports. The incumbent will develop, maintain, update policies and procedures relevant to their assignments and tasks, and conduct a periodic review of travel expenses related to FSO division travel. The incumbent must exercise a high degree of initiative and independence and provide alternatives or recommendations that may result in effective solutions related to administrative and programmatic issues.
Research Data Specialist I
Final Filing Date: October 31, 2025
Description: Under direction of the Research Data Supervisor II, the Research Data Specialist I (RDS I), is a member of the Research Unit performing a variety of research functions to support the Board of State and Community Corrections’ (BSCC’s) research mission. Research functions include evaluation of criminal and juvenile justice programs, design and implementation of special research projects, and the collection and analysis of community corrections-related data.
This position works in conjunction with Field Representatives for the four (4) BSCC divisions: Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), Corrections Planning and Grant Programs (CPGP), Facilities Standards and Operations (FSO), and the County Facilities Construction (CFC). Experience in the criminal and juvenile justice system is helpful, however not required. High-level knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel is required; tasks also require knowledge and use of Tableau, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and Microsoft’s Access, PowerPoint, and Visio software.
Field Representative Exam
The Field Representative is a unique job classification that includes complex work providing leadership and oversight in the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems. Before applying for openings at the Board of State and Community Corrections, the candidate must successfully complete the Field Representative Exam.
Applicants must have at least three years of progressively responsible supervisory, management or consulting experience in corrections or law enforcement. Two of those years must be in program development, program planning or research, program monitoring, use of manpower, jail inspections or training.
Field Representatives will draw upon previous work experience for duties that include: development of corrections standards, policies and regulations; delivery of technical assistance; inspections of local adult and juvenile facilities; implementation of grant programs, delivery of training for local corrections and probation officers.
To learn more about the unique duties performed by BSCC Field Representatives in the agency’s four divisions, please see BSCC Field Representatives - How They are Used
You must be on a list or otherwise eligible to apply for future Field Representative opportunities. To learn more about applying for the Field Representative Exam, including filing dates and minimum qualifications, please see Information on Field Representative Exam
Equal Employment Opportunity / Civil Rights
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) is committed to providing equal access to employment, upward mobility opportunities, and a discrimination-free work environment. The BSCC’s Administrative Services Section is responsible for maintaining and implementing the board’s Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) policy and program.
State Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:
It is the policy of the State of California to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified job applicants and employees based on merit, and to prohibit illegal discrimination in every aspect of personnel policies and employment practices, including recruitment, examining, hiring, promotion, training, work assignments, work environment, and other benefits and privileges of employment. Agencies and departments shall ensure that this policy is fully implemented and that no harassing or retaliatory actions are taken against applicants or employees for exercising their civil rights under this policy.BSCC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program:
You can contact the BSCC Administrative Services Section vie mail or email if you have EEO questions: Board of State and Community Corrections Administrative Services Section 2590 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95833 EEO@bscc.ca.govFederal Equal Employment Opportunity Plans (EEOP):
BSCC Federal EEOP-Approval Letter 08-2020 through 08-2022 (PDF) BSCC Federal EEOP-Utilization Report 08-2020 through 08-2022 (PDF)
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