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    Found 238 reviews

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    California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation CEO Dr. Jeffrey Beard
    Dr. Jeffrey Beard
    40 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Great organization, with outstanding pay and benefits" (in 14 reviews)

    • "Good, stable, great benefits with healthcare and retirement" (in 27 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Work environment can be hostile" (in 11 reviews)

    • "High caseload with management that does not understand the intensity and stress that comes with being a mental health clinician" (in 6 reviews)

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    1. "Good place to work"

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      Current Employee - Pharmacist 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Not a lot of pressure

      Cons

      Management could be better but otherwise no complaints

      Advice to Management

      None.

      California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2018-09-26

    2. "Not bad. Helped get food in the door"

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      Former Employee - Office Technician in San Francisco, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Simple entry level job to complete probation. Afterwards start applying for promotions.

      Cons

      Commute was a little difficult, but it wasn't so bad.

      California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2019-04-10

    3. "Good job"

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      Former Employee - Correctional Officer 
      Recommends

      I worked at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good paying job with great benefits. A lot of good people. Gain valuable experience and a lot of room for advancement

      Cons

      Depressing environment, boring jobs, dangerous, can't pick your job until after 2 years on the job. Pretty much impossible to get weekends off. High school gossip/drama. Frequently forced to work 16 hour shifts if you're just starting out.

      California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2019-04-04

    4. "Collect sort wash and fold linens"

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      Former Employee - Laundry Room Worker 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Consistent work, good management, benefits

      Cons

      Awkward hours and assignments down time

      California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2019-03-28

    5. "Great Place To Work"

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      Former Employee - Captain in Vacaville, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time for more than 19 years

      Pros

      Job security, fair benefits, promotional opportunities

      Cons

      Politics, back stabbing, gossip, distrust

      Advice to Management

      Listen to line staff

      California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2019-03-11

    6. "Has its ups and downs"

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        Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

        I worked at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time

        Pros

        Good benefits and health insurance

        Cons

        It also has its typical politics similar to other larger bureaucracies and change happens very slowly

        California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2019-03-08

      • "Good Pay"

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        Current Employee - IT Support 

        I have been working at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time for more than a year

        Pros

        Good pay, weekends and holidays off.

        Cons

        Working near inmates.. even though you don't have direct contact, you could get caught in a riot on the yard or pod.

        California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2019-02-09

      • "Great Pay"

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          Current Employee - Mental Health Clinician 

          I have been working at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time for more than 3 years

          Pros

          Good pay, flexible work hours, great experience

          Cons

          Lack of support for social workers, high audits from lawyers

          California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2019-02-13

        • "You will get what you put into the job."

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          Current Employee - Associate Management Auditor in Sacramento, CA
          Recommends
          Positive Outlook

          I have been working at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time for more than 3 years

          Pros

          Flexible schedules, work-life balance, exceptional management.

          Cons

          Room for growth is somewhat limited depending on your classification.

          California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2019-01-17
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          "Correctional officer"

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          Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 

          I have been working at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation full-time

          Pros

          Exceptional salary, benefits and potential for advancement.

          Cons

          Filthy working conditions, excessive forced overtime.

          Advice to Management

          Correct your staffing shortages.

          California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation2018-12-06
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