Welcome!
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) offers exciting opportunities statewide! CALPIA has a variety of roles for individuals with experience and expertise in specialty trades.
With over 150 different job classifications, we want you to make a career at CALPIA! We have positions ranging from marketing professionals, a full cost accounting department, Human Resources, IT support, Web and graphics designers, legal services, contracts and procurement analysts, and 84 operational specific enterprises, allowing for endless possibilities with our agency.
Career Opportunities
To apply for a career with CALPIA, visit www.calcareers.ca.gov and start your journey today. Before applying, review our current list of exams and self-assessments. To complete an exam self-assessment for CALPIA Department specific classifications you must submit a STD 678 (Employment/Examination Application) by email to or by mail to:
CALPIA Exam Unit
560 East Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Your application must include the classification title of the exam you are requesting to take. Submitting your application to the Exams Unit does not correlate to submitting your application for the vacancy. You must submit your application separately through CalCareers to apply for the position.
How to Apply for a State Job
Your career with the State begins with your CalCareers account. For more information on the entire application process, visit Hiring Process. CALPIA also hosts a no-cost informational webinar:
“How to Apply for State Job” Zoom meetings FRIDAYS @ 11am (excluding holidays)
https://bit.ly/CALPIA
Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512
Passcode: CALPIA
Current Jobs Available
To view all job openings currently posted visit: CalCareers.