PRISON CANTEEN MANAGER I
California Men's Colony · San Luis Obispo County
Salary: $4,757 – $6,239 per month
Closes: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Prison Canteen Manager II (PCM II), the Prison Canteen Manager I (PCM I) is responsible for assisting in the operation of the prison canteen. The PCM I assists the PCM II with purchasing, pricing, storing, selling, and accounting of various items for the personal use of incarcerated persons. The PCM I acts as lead person to the Material & Stores Supervisor I’s. Assign and review work of incarcerated persons, give instructions, maintain incarcerated person discipline, and inform PCM II of problems in operating the prison canteens. The PCM I will assist in the research of products, markets, contact vendors, and select merchandise, maintain order, supervise the conduct of incarcerated persons, protect and maintain the safety of persons and property. Must be familiar with departmental and institutional rules and regulations and D.O.M Section 54070, pertaining to canteen operations and institutional emergency procedures. See attached Duty Statement.
Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. Please indicate on application if you are applying for Training and Development.
CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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 NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
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 www.e-verify.gov.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to promote a positive working environment and relationship with others. Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
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California Men's Colony currently has 3 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 50 current state openings in San Luis Obispo County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 1 day, on November 5, 2026.
Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 22, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.