California Prison Industry Authority has opportunities at various locations statewide to employ many individuals with experience and expertise in specialty trades such as:

The following Departmental Promotional Exams are available in Portable Document Format (PDF), which requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job Opportunities

CALPIA Open Exams - A List of all current job exam opportunities also posted at State Personnel Board. Any candidate who meets the minimum qualifications may apply for these exams. You do not have to be a current State employee. Current Job Openings - Classifications for which CALPIA is currently accepting applications. Career Executive Assignment Exams Promotional Exams - Current CALPIA employees only.

View a list of all current job opportunities posted weekly.

View Staff Services Manager III KSAPC Statements and Task Statements.

CALPIA hires according to civil service system rules that require that vacancies be filled using eligibility lists created as a result of civil service examinations. All non-state employees must compete in an examination and attain list eligibility in order to be considered for vacant positions. If you have questions on your list eligibility, view Eligible list disclosure at State Personnel Board's website.

If you would like additional information on how to get a State job, visit the State Personnel Board Website.

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