HOSPITAL POLICE SERGEANT

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-496314

Position #(s):

487-561-1936-XXX

Working Title:

Hospital Police Sergeant - Protective Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - 25-330

Classification:

HOSPITAL POLICE SERGEANT

$6,403.00 - $8,452.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties
• IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY*

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.

The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting applications for Hospital Police Sergeant, Permanent/Fulltime.

Under the general supervision of the Hospital Police Lieutenant, the Hospital Police Sergeant performs duties in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order. The Hospital Police Sergeant plans, organizes, and directs the work and training of subordinate Hospital Police Officers assigned to a shift or unit and may perform administrative duties as directed. Participates in, supervises and coordinates police operations relating to patrol, traffic, investigation, special assignment and other law enforcement activities; participates in procedural development, interpretation of policies and procedures and analysis of crime and service problems.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants are required to successfully complete the Department of State Hospital's Orientation training during their probationary period.

Applicants are required to successfully complete the POST Supervisory Course during their probationary period.

Penal Code Section 832

Satisfactory completion of the training requirement of Penal Code Section 832 may be

demonstrated with possession of a P.C. 832 Arrest Certificate.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

EXAM LINK:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2643
• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

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