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
Research Data Specialist II
Final Filing Date: May 14, 2025
Description: Under general direction of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) is a member of the Research Unit responsible for independently designing, organizing and conducting the evaluation of criminal and juvenile justice grant and pilot programs, special research projects, and the collection and analysis of data from local community corrections agencies. Evaluation and data collection in support of the Board of State and Community Corrections grant programs are the core focus of this position. This position requires high-level writing and analytical skills, accuracy, and completed staff work including the ability to work independently and meet timelines and deadlines.
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). Full Research Data Specialist II Announcement
Description: Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) in the In-Custody Death Review (ICDR) division, the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) acts to provide analytical, administrative, and technical support in the ICDR Division. In addition, the SSA will act as a special assistant to the Director of ICDR.
The ICDR division is responsible for implementing and complying with sections 6024 and 6034 of the Penal Code. Statewide, possibly overnight, travel may be required as necessary. Full Staff Services Analyst Announcement
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Final Filing Date: May 20, 2025
Description: Under the general direction of the Executive Director (ED) of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), the Executive Analyst, an Associate Governmental Program Analyst, performs a variety of analytical duties with a high degree of responsibility in dealing with problems and projects for the BSCC. This position provides analytical and technical support to the BSCC Chair and Board Members, BSCC Executive Director, General Counsel, Director of In-Custody Death Review, the Communications Director and other members of the Executive Team consisting of four Deputy Directors. Full Associate Governmental Program Analyst Announcement
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
(2 Positions Available)
Final Filing Date: May 27, 2025
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. Full Associate Governmental Program Analyst Announcement
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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