Job Description

Job Description and Duties

* This advertisement is for a/an Muslim Chaplain position(s) located at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, Del Norte County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 394-229-9768-xxx.

** Note: 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 .

Working Conditions

Pelican Bay State Prison is located in Crescent City. Situated in the northwest corner of California along the Pacific coast, this thriving community is famous for some of the world’s most beautiful coastline. Cool ocean mists nurture the giant Redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. The crystal clear Smith River is one of California’s largest wild river systems. The majestic Redwood forests, local beaches, river rafting, miles of hiking and wonderful places to fish are all easily accessible. Youth engagement is encouraged through events and organizations such as the county fair and 4-H. Del Norte County is uncrowded and unspoiled.

Special Requirements

**  Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget.  PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027.  Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

** 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.

** 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.   

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

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** Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR 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.

Examination and Hiring Process Contacts

Should you have questions regarding the examination or hiring process, please email Careers@cdcr.ca.gov or PBSPHiring.Recruitment@cdcr.ca.gov .

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.
• School Transcripts
• Other - Proof of completion is required for: two years of Islamic Religious Studies, including Islamic History, the Holy Quaran, Principles of Faith and Articles of Faith in any masjid or college.
• Other - Candidates must currently be in good standing with the American Muslim Community, verified and approved by the local resident Imam where the applicant attends as a member.  All candidates must attach to their application a letter of certification of good standing issued by the local resident Imam.

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