Civic & Government Jobs
Pension-bearing public service careers at every level — city, county, state, school district, water district, and federal. Structured career intelligence for long-term financial security.
Why Government Jobs? — Defined-benefit pensions, job security, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement at 50–55 in many agencies. A 25-year career can yield $60K–$120K+ annually in retirement income.
Explore by Sector
Public Safety & Corrections
| Job Title | Agency Type | Salary Range | Pension System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officer | CDCR | $62K–$95K | CalPERS (3% @ 50) |
| Supervising RN (Corrections) | CDCR | $110K–$145K | CalPERS |
| Parole Agent | CDCR | $68K–$100K | CalPERS |
| Peace Officer (Sheriff) | County | $70K–$120K | County Pension |
| Probation Officer | County | $60K–$95K | County Pension |
Understanding Public Pensions
Covers state agencies, most cities/counties, water districts, transit agencies
Covers K–12 teachers, community college instructors, school counselors, school nurses
Covers VA, military civilians, federal health agencies, USPS
Covers active duty military, National Guard (20+ qualifying years)
Calculate Your Pension Value
Use the ClearPath Budget tool to model your pension income alongside Social Security and other retirement accounts.
Open Budget Tool