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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-447420

Position #(s):

461-511-7500-XXX

Working Title:

Deputy Chief, Law Enforcement, C.E.A. Level A

Classification:

C. E. A.

$10,048.00 - $12,161.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) manages the California state hospital system, to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, by leading innovation and excellence across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH oversees five state hospitals - Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan (in Los Angeles County), Napa and Patton.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Chief of Law Enforcement, Deputy Director, Office of Protective Services (OPS), the Deputy Chief administers, develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, programs, and activities in alignment with the functions of specialized law enforcement, investigations, and fire services for patients and employees at the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) facilities throughout the State. The Deputy Chief conducts research and development of policies and procedures for Hospital Safety and Security, Contraband, Use of Force, Equipment, new technology, and various special projects. The Deputy Chief oversees the daily operation and supervision of the OPS and its personnel, and acts as the Chief of Law Enforcement in their absence. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the accurate, timely, and effective completion of investigations and to detect or verify violations of rules, regulations, or laws applicable to the DSH. The incumbent directly supervises the Academy Commander, Supervising Special Investigator and Staff Services Manager II, as well as supervises and mentors the OPS investigative staff. The incumbent must pass a Live Scan background check through the Department of Justice and all peace officer pre-employment requirements. * Peace Officer/Firefighter (POFF) designation is pending approval from the California Department of Human Resources.

Special Requirements

Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and Training Requirement: Satisfactory completion of the training requirements of Penal Code Section 832.

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.

Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029(a), persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in these classes.

Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Persons unsuccessful in the background investigation cannot be appointed as peace officers.

Medical/Psychological Screening Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(f), persons successful in peace officer examinations are required to successfully pass a thorough medical and psychological screening prior to appointment date. Persons unsuccessful in the medical and psychological screening cannot be appointed as peace officers.

Drug Testing Requirement: Applicants for positions in these classes are required to pass a drug-screening test. (The drug-screening test will be waived for employees who are currently in a designated "sensitive" class for which drug testing is required under State Personnel Board Rule 213.)

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Attn: Executive Recruitment

1215 O Street, MS 14

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Executive Recruitment

1215 O Street, MS 14

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for details.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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