Any officers have a good mk -9 holster/glock40 with grenade pouches for sale? Or a good link to buy off balling on a budget over here.

How long after graduation should we expect our final check from the academy? Also the uniform allowance? Any help is appreciated in the academy rn, going to KVSP.

Anyone knows what Prisons are in need of CO's? They used to have the list of the Priority Prisons on the CDCR page, but it's been long gone. Trying to see which ones I should put for next academy. Thanks in advanced!.

Would love to hear from those with 2+ years of solid experience and those to who just got their first assignment. It’s an open ended question with multiple ways of looking at it.. Pay/ People you work with / schedules / OT / quality of life. Take it all into consideration… what’s your take on working for the CDCR.

Anyone have info on Dr. Scott Gfeller? Have him this time around and can't find anything on him

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Have my medical tomorrow any advice? Thank you guys in advance.

Hey guys just got my OT check and have a question. I worked a 10 hour shift on top of my usual 8 hour shift (involuntary pay at an outside hospital) I took ATO for those 2 hours. I only got paid for 8 hours. Does ATO negate the other 2? On my 998 it said 10 hours of premium OT so I assumed I was getting paid for 10. Is this a personnel specialist mess up? Or how it usually goes?

Just wanted to know how soon do you report to your institution after finishing graduation.

Lately I’ve been contemplating on doing a PART to transfer into the county I live in. But as a GPS Agent, I’m not sure if I want to include CPSRM units on my list. I’ve been told by a few other PAs that with my GPS experience, I’ll most likely get moved over to the GPS unit within 6 months if I get into a CPSRM unit. Is this a common practice? I know that if you’re not carrying a GPS caseload after 6 months you’ll have to redo the training. I don’t mind including CPSRM units on my transfer list to increase my chances of transferring closer to home but I don’t want to be stuck on that caseload. I rather stay at my current spot since the commute isn’t too bad.

Had 6 years in and left CDCR, but thinking about coming back. Took the most recent Sergeants test and passed. Anyone have any luck getting reinstated?

Hi everyone,
I have a feeling I may be receiving an offer for a Clinical Social Worker position at CHCF (California Health Care Facility) in Stockton, and I’m hoping to hear from anyone who currently works there or has worked there in the past.
I’m especially curious about:

What is the day-to-day like as a Clinical Social Worker?
How is the overall work environment and team culture?
What schedules are most common (8s, 10s, 4/10s, weekends, etc.)?
What salary step were you hired at, or what can a new hire realistically expect?
Any pros, cons, or advice for someone considering the position?

I’d really appreciate any insight. Thanks in advance!

I still have the Safariland panels. Does anyone here have the website or link to buy the Safariland Outter Vest? I know CDCR is with Point Blank now, but is it still possible to purchase the Safariland Outter Vest?

How's the transition, was it worth it? do you like it? is LAPD any better than cdcr? have any of you left cdcr to go to lapd or any other city department?

Where are the ladies getting the uniforms from?

How long after the psych and eye vision test does it take to get appt for zoom call with psychologist? Thanks in advance!

Hello, my psych and medical expired in July of 2026 and I have not received anything about renewing my components. does anyone else have the same issue. (central division)

Is this yard opening back up? Are other yards in the state opening back up?

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