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.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Final Filing Date: July 25, 2025
Description: Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSMI), Facilities Standards and Operations Division (FSO), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs a wide range of analytical functions in support of activities related to local adult and juvenile detention facility inspections and report review processes.
The AGPA works independently and as a team member, responsible for tracking, monitoring, reviewing, researching, gathering, and analyzing information to resolve identified issues and providing regular reports on the status of tracked processes, integrity of facility inspection data, and records. 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.
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)
To learn more about other State of California job opportunities or to search a wide variety of available jobs please visit CalCareers.
