Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This advertisement is for a Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) position at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 030-210-9820-005.

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

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

The Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) (SSAI) will facilitate communications accurately, effectively and impartially using sign language for hearing impaired and severely speech impaired inmates.  The SSAI will also perform other duties related to assisting in the communication process.  The SSAI is under the direct supervision of the Institution’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and Indirect supervision of the Warden.  

This position may require the SSAI to travel to other correctional institutions, other than their assigned facility, if needed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).  Overtime hours may be necessary when required for emergency circumstances.

Workweek: Sunday-Thursday

RDO: Friday/Saturday

Workhours: Work hours may vary based on institutional needs.

Employees in the above classification who are employed by CDCR in the capacity of an American Sign Language Interpreter will receive $2500 per pay period in addition to the monthly salary.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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 should 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.

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

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

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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/30/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

R J Donovan Correctional Facility

Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility

Attn: Hiring and Recruitment Office

480 Alta Rd

San Diego , CA 92179

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

R J Donovan Correctional Facility

Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility

Hiring and Recruitment Office

480 Alta Rd

San Diego , CA 92179

(Drop Box not available weekends and holidays)

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (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 the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Kamil Ibrahim
(619) 671-7519
Kamil.Ibrahim@cdcr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Esmeralda Dela Vega
(619) 671-7573
Esmeralda.delavega@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Melissa Kibbee, Correctional Administrator
(619) 661-6500 ext: 7874
Melissa.Kibbee@cdcr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please submit the following items and/or information along with a complete and detailed application:

• Application must have the title of the job you are applying for and must clearly indicate the Job Code #.
• Ensure you submit a current version of the State Examination / Employment Application Std Form 678 completed and thorough application. Do not leave anything blank (including, but not limited to, hours/week worked and start/end dates, job duties performed, supervisor information, education, etc.). Failure to follow these instructions may result in the screening out of your application.
• Application must include a valid email address and contact number .
• If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification.
• If currently employed by the State of California using Out of Class experience to meet Minimum Qualifications, please include a copy of your Out of Class Completion Memorandum. 
• If you are a State employee requesting a T&D 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.
• Incomplete applications will be screened out.
• This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during this recruitment.
• 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Weekend work

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