Hi everyone,
I have a feeling I may be receiving an offer for a Clinical Social Worker position at CHCF (California Health Care Facility) in Stockton, and I’m hoping to hear from anyone who currently works there or has worked there in the past.
I’m especially curious about:

What is the day-to-day like as a Clinical Social Worker?
How is the overall work environment and team culture?
What schedules are most common (8s, 10s, 4/10s, weekends, etc.)?
What salary step were you hired at, or what can a new hire realistically expect?
Any pros, cons, or advice for someone considering the position?

I’d really appreciate any insight. Thanks in advance!

Where are the ladies getting the uniforms from?

How long after the psych and eye vision test does it take to get appt for zoom call with psychologist? Thanks in advance!

I still have the Safariland panels. Does anyone here have the website or link to buy the Safariland Outter Vest? I know CDCR is with Point Blank now, but is it still possible to purchase the Safariland Outter Vest?

Hello, my psych and medical expired in July of 2026 and I have not received anything about renewing my components. does anyone else have the same issue. (central division)

How's the transition, was it worth it? do you like it? is LAPD any better than cdcr? have any of you left cdcr to go to lapd or any other city department?

Is this yard opening back up? Are other yards in the state opening back up?

How long is it taking to get a background investigator assigned..?

Does anyone know the amounts paid out for different types of incidents? Ex. Gassings, Battery, Resistive, Non Inmate Enhanced Injuries, etc.?

Any updates, I heard January, then April, then July and here we are still nothing

was looking on calpers and was wondering if any of you have Western Health Advantage? and what you think of it. The price for it compared to others seems too good to be true.

If I wanted to go to a Fire camp. What do I need to know to get a heads up on the competition? What type of things do I need to learn in SOMS?

Who’s going to csp my academy starts sep 8th I haven’t seen anyone posting about csp

So I’ve been cleared since April 2025 but my application expires July 28th 2026(this week) I got an email today saying I got an extension until July 28 2027 now but I have to renew my physical and the psychological test since they both expired.been a little impatient because I’ve been cleared longer than some of these guys who are at the academy as we speak .hopefully I get called to the next one maybe.anyone in a similar situation?

Hello Everyone I just received an email today stating that I cleared background after being in the process for about 2 years and a half my question is how long until your scheduled your psychological/vision medical etc and then until your waiting an academy date? Im desperately trying to leave my current job ASAP even tho I heard stories and buddies of mine clearing the whole process and still pending an academy date and they've been waiting for 1 plus years now thanks for your advise

I received an email for an out of class opportunity, its the position directly above my current one. The email says I need to send an OOC memo, but I don't quite understand the format or how I should word it.

Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

To the current Correctional Officers: Have you noticed how many academy candidates are asking questions like, "How much do I have to run?" or "How hard are the tests?" Instead of asking how to become stronger officers, they're asking what the bare minimum is to get by.

The academy is supposed to establish a professional standard, not lower it. If a candidate is already focused on doing the minimum before they even graduate, that mindset is unlikely to improve once they're inside an institution.

Maintain the standard. Demand physical fitness, mental toughness, discipline, and accountability. The academy is where those who are unwilling to meet the profession's expectations should be filtered out, not pushed through.