Welcome to the State of California, Prison Industry Authority

Employment Information


California Prison Industry Authority has opportunities at various locations statewide to employ many individuals with experience and expertise in specialty trades such as:

  • Eyeglass & Lens Manufacturing
  • Bindery
  • Dairy Operations
  • Egg Production
  • Laundry Services
  • Textile Manufacturing
  • Bakery
  • Shoe Manufacturing
  • Dental Laboratory
  • Printing Services
  • Crops Farming
  • Metal Products

The following Departmental Promotional Exams are available in Portable Document Format (PDF), which requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

To View a list of all current CALPIA job opportunities posted at the State Personnel Boards website.

View CALPIA Open Examinations for classifications for which CALPIA is currently accepting applications. Any candidate who meets the minimum qualifications may apply for these exams. You do not have to be a current State employee.

CALPIA hires according to civil service system rules that require that vacancies be filled using eligibility lists created as a result of civil service examinations. All non-state employees must compete in an examination and attain list eligibility in order to be considered for vacant positions. If you would like additional information on how to get a State job, visit the State Personnel Board Website.