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
Chief Deputy Director – General Counsel (Governor Appointee)
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Chief Deputy Director – General Counsel (Governor Appointee) Announcement
Description: Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), this position manages the policy function of the Board; provides legal advice and counsel to the BSCC Board and oversees the Board’s legal responsibilities; oversees legal assistance and advice to the BSCC programs and staff; conducts legal analysis and research, reviews legal documents, and prepares correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters and preparing legal opinions. This position is also responsible for operating in a lead capacity at the professional and technical legal level, exercising creativity, innovation, and vision to assist with amplifying the BSCC’s mission and vision. Candidates should have a good understanding of the political and policy climate in the State of California. Successful candidates will be passionate about building better communities through public service, value a diverse workforce, and have strong work ethic and integrity.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)
Final Filing Date: September 19, 2025
Description: Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager III in the Administrative Services Division, the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) (SSM II) is responsible for the fiscal integrity, operations and services of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). This includes the day-to-day management and oversight of the BSCC’s financial operations, including, but not limited to: Serving as the Chief Budget Officer and overseeing the Accounting Section.
The SSM II works with a high degree of autonomy and independence in identifying and resolving budgetary and accounting issues. The SSM II works with agency staff and control agencies, such as the Department of Finance (DOF), State Controller’s Office (SCO), the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) and the Legislature.
Description: Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Corrections Planning and Grant Programs (CPGP) Division, a CEA, this position works to oversee program planning and policy development functions; identifies and helps administer internal and external training and capacity building efforts; develops state and federal funded programs designed to improve the effectiveness of local community corrections efforts, reduce costs, maximize resources, and enhance public safety. In collaboration with the BSCC Research Team, provides statewide leadership and complex evaluation and analysis of evidence-based, effective, and promising juvenile and criminal justice programs, practices, and strategies, outcome measurement data, gaps in service, systems change analysis, and evaluation of programs relative to the state’s and the counties’ overall plans. Provides extensive technical assistance (TA) to both internal and external stakeholders. Provides consultation and training to CPGP staff, state and local grant administrators, and coordinates and communicates effectively with staff within and across the organization.
Description: Under the administrative direction of the General Counsel of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and in consultation with the Deputy Director and Assistant Deputy Director of the Corrections Planning and Grant Programs (CPGP) Division of the BSCC, the Attorney IV provides advanced legal counsel and high-level policy development to CPGP, rendering legal advice and opinions, on the administration of BSCC state and federal grant programs. In addition, this position provides expert legal advice to CPGP Executive Steering Committees, internal partners, and external stakeholders on the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, conflicts of interest (including the Political Reform Act), and state and federal law regarding grants administration. This position also provides advanced legal assistance and advice to CPGP staff by conducting legal analysis and research, reviewing legal documents, preparing correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters, and preparing legal opinions.
The Attorney IV will serve as legal counsel to the Executive Director and General Counsel on developing policies and revising regulations related to grant administration. The Attorney IV will draft briefs, respond to challenging and sensitive legal correspondence, and develop strategies and tactics in complex disputes and litigation. In addition, this position will review applicable state and federal laws and rules and regulations to ensure compliance; review and update the BSCC grant policy guide to conform to Board policy and federal and state requirements; review grant agreements and contracts; review federal solicitations and applications for grant funds; review and provide expert advice on grant expenditures and compliance with federal and state audits; conduct legal analysis and research, review legal documents, prepare correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters, and prepare legal opinions.
The role demands a high degree of independence with minimal supervision as well as expertise and proficiency in federal and state laws governing grant administration.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)
Final Filing Date: September 30, 2025
Description: Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II in the Administrative Services Division, the Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) independently performs the most complex and technical accounting & FI$Cal-related functions for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The incumbent must possess extensive knowledge of the State’s accounting systems, professional accounting standards, and applicable federal regulations. As the FI$Cal Accounting Super User, the incumbent is responsible for executing high-level accounting duties, resolving complex financial issues, and recommending effective solutions or process improvements. This position requires a high degree of independence, analytical skill, and expertise in navigating both operational and system-based accounting challenges.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst (2 Positions Available)
Final Filing Date: September 30, 2025
Associate Governmental Program Analyst (2 Positions Available) Announcement
Description: Under general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division, this position serves as an administrative and program analyst for federal and state grant funded programs. This position is responsible to gather budget and program data and information, analyze it for accuracy, resolve any discrepancies, prepare, track and meet timelines, and develop reports and recommendations for management. This position works in conjunction with Field Representatives to conduct planning and administrative functions for federal and state programs to improve the effectiveness of state and local correctional systems, reduce program costs, maximize resources, and enhance public safety through cost-effective, promising, and evidence-based strategies. Associate Government Program Analysts (AGPA) are assigned the most complex and highest volume grants. These positions work on the most high-profile grants and grants with the greatest number of grantees.
Information Technology Specialist I
Final Filing Date: September 30, 2025
Description: Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), an IT Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I works cooperatively with customers throughout the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to plan, develop, implement and support information technology solutions. This position provides project leadership, analysis, programming, and quality assurance services. This position supports system development, business requirement development, database/system administration services, and technical support in response to requests from BSCC staff.
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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