Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time Supervising Special Investigator I position. This vacancy is under the supervision of the Chief of Protective Services and Security (Assistant Chief).  This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The Supervising Special Investigator (SSI-I) trains, plans, organizes and directs the work of Investigators and Special Investigators (Non-Peace Officers) in the investigation of suspected violations of provisions of laws, rules or regulations; makes or directs the more difficult criminal investigations; advises departmental personnel in methods of fraud detections; files complaints, prepares cases, and appears in court or in administrative hearings; works with and secures the cooperation of Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies; evaluates the performance of staff members, and takes appropriate action; assists the Hospital Police Chief as directed; reviews and evaluates reports; makes or participates in more difficult or confidential field investigations; and prepares reports and correspondence. The SSI-I is also responsible for maintaining a secure and safe operation for the welfare of patients, staff and the public. Post Orders are available to review specific job assignments and duties.

Applicants must meet California Peace Officer hiring, physical, psychological and background standards before appointment is made to the Supervising Special Investigator I classification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either I

One year of experience performing the duties of an Investigator, Range B or a Special Investigator, Range C in the California state service.

Or II

Experience : Three years of experience in investigation work, at least two years of which involved complete responsibility for difficult and unusual cases.  and

Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)  and

Must meet the peace officer selection standards developed by the per Penal Code section 13510(a) and in accordance with existing law ; and

Firearm Conviction Disqualification : Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable State or Federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in these classifications;  and

Firearms Requirement : Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in the amended Federal Gun Control Act of 1968 are disqualified from appointment to these classes;  and

Training Requirements : Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of training is required for peace officer status in this classification.

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from  PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov .  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted to Human Resources.  Please reference Job Control # 475815 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

In order to be eligible for appointment, candidate must have list eligibility. You may follow the link to the exam:

Benefits

Please review the that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Supervising Special Investigator I classification. 

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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