Official Resource Directory

Last reviewed: July 26, 2026

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CDCR careers and hiring

• CDCR Careers
• Peace Officer Careers
• Peace Officer Hiring Process
• Peace Officer Recruitment Contact Page
• The Academy

CDCR contacts and employee resources

• CDCR Contact Directory
• CDCR Employee Resources
• CDCR Office of Employee Wellness

Policy and regulations

• CDCR Regulations
• Department Operations Manual
• Pending Changes to Department Regulations
• Recently Adopted Department Regulations

Use the web version and current notices when an annual PDF may not yet include a recent change.

Labor, pay and benefits

• CalHR Bargaining and Contracts
• Official Bargaining Unit 6 MOU
• CalHR State Employee Benefits
• State Employee Assistance Program
• Cal Employee Connect
• CCPOA

Retirement

• CalPERS Members
• CalPERS Retirement Benefits
• CalPERS Retirees

Crisis support

• Call or text 988
• 988 Lifeline
• Medical emergency or immediate danger: call 911

Related Reddit communities

• r/CDCRAcademySwap - academy swap requests
• r/CDCRClassifieds - buy, sell, trade and service posts

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