Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Fire Captain is responsible for fire prevention, fire suppression, all hazard operations, and emergency medical response to incidents on or adjacent to the institution grounds and related facilities. Inspects and operates fire apparatus and auxiliary equipment. Assists in the inspection, testing, and replacing of fire hoses used throughout the institution. Inspects and tests automatic sprinkler systems and post indicator valves. Tests and inspects smoke and heat detector systems throughout the institution. Inspects institution grounds and buildings for fire and life safety hazards and recommends corrective measures for elimination of dangerous conditions. Tests and recharges fire extinguishers. Drives and operates motorized fire apparatus. Attends classes and training covering modern methods of fire suppression, prevention, all hazards and pre-hospital medical emergencies. Participates in protection proficiency drills. Maintains fire station, fire apparatus, and related emergency equipment in clean and proper order. Maintains accountability of inmate firefighters, count inmates as required, supervise inmate firefighters during fire suppression and incident request, station activities, and other related incidents.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email.  Please ensure you have a valid address on your application.

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Working Conditions

About the location – California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) is located in Norco, CA (Riverside County).

CRC is a medium Level II Non-Designated Programming Facility, centrally located near San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange counties and near highways 15, 60, and 91. The primary goals of CRC are to provide an atmosphere of safety and security to the public, visitors, staff, and incarcerated people. The administration at CRC is cognizant of the rights and entitlements of all CRC commitments. We fully support and adhere to a guidelines and provisions governing the Disability Placement Program and the Correctional Clinical Case Management System. In addition to staffing, CRC is also responsible for providing 100+ correctional custody personnel to provide medical guarding and transportation services to Patton State Hospital. CRC also provides Fire Suppression, Conservation, and Community Service assistance to the public. 

The Norconian Resort is located on CRC grounds, the resort complex (formally known as Lake Norconian Club) is still largely intact after 70 years as a Naval Base and Prison, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. CRC offers an on-site fitness center for staff, nearby shopping centers, and restaurants.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. 

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. 

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan, Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. 

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency.  Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at  NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. 

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to 

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at 

Information on benefits  and protections provided to public employees by the state civil service act can be found on the CalHR website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

Additional Information Regarding this Recruitment

• Positions filled as Limited-Term or as a Training and Development may become permanent. 
• This advertisement may be used to fill other vacancies that occur during the validity of the candidate pool established from this recruitment.
• Applicants should have eligibility to be appointed by the final file date of this advertisement and should maintain eligibility in order to be considered for an interview.
• Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; various salary ranges may be included. A final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
• Departments are not required to contact all candidates with list eligibility; therefore, candidates are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.
• Appointments may be subject to Hiring Freeze exemption, clearance of the State Restriction of Appointment, Reemployment list and Departmental Restriction of Appointment list.
• Various methods of appointments may be considered, unless specified in this advertisement. All methods of eligibility include list, transfer, and Training and Development.   If you are a state employee requesting a Training and Development Assignment, this MUST be indicated on your application or by selecting "Other" as appointment type and typing in “T&D Assignment” when prompted during online submission.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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