Santa Clarita WorkSource Center officials are hosting a Correctional Peace Officers recruitment in conjunction with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation  officials (CDCR).

The event will take place on Thursday at the Santa Clarita WorkSource center from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The free recruitment will identify candidates to fill 6,000 available positions over the next three years.

Correctional Peace Officers for the CDCR receive excellent benefits including a paid 16-week training academy with a $3,050 monthly salary.

Upon completing the academy, officers can earn from $3,774-$6,389 monthly.

The position is suited to individuals seeking a career in corrections and rehabilitation.

Qualified applicants must be U.S. Citizens, have a U.S. High School diploma or GED, and be at least 21 years of age.

It is suggested that applicants dress professionally, have several copies of their resume and bring state identification, like a state-issued driver’s license, ID card or passport.

About Santa Clarita WorkSource

The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is a free job resource center that connects job seekers and employers. Businesses can finds qualified candidates, customized training resources and assistance.

The WorkSource Center also helps individuals looking for a new or better career find skilled employment specialists, hundreds of local job listings, training resources and full-service technical centers with phones, fax machines, copiers, computers with internet access and resume building tools.

The WorkSource Center is made possible through funding and support from a variety of partners. All services are provided to employers and job seekers at no cost through the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the City of Santa Clarita in partnership with the Employment Development Department (EDD), the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Service, and College of the Canyons.

Interested candidates must register for the free recruitment by calling the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center at 661-799-WORK (9675).

For more information about the careers offered, visit the  California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation website.

The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is located  at the College of the Canyons’ University Center in Suite 250, at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road.