CHIEF, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND SECURITY

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals’ Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk (Los Angeles County) invites applications for the Deputy Chief of Police – Department of Protective Services. The Deputy Chief oversees Hospital Police Services, directs staff, and liaises with local, state, and federal law enforcement to ensure safety and compliance.

This permanent, full-time leadership role requires passing a background investigation and meeting the minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible by permanent civil service status, reachable on an employment list, transfer eligibility, or reinstatement eligibility.
• If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam.
• Background investigation as per Department Policy, including DOJ/FBI LiveScan, DMV driving record with Soundex report, proof of valid car insurance, and educational transcripts verification if required.
• Ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement.
• The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Hospital Police Services (HPS), supervise, direct, and train personnel, and liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement.
• Enforce local, state, and federal law and maintain a secure and safe operation for patients, staff, and the public.
• May provide oversight of the facility’s fire services.

Job description

Working Title

Deputy Chief - Department of Protective Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - DPS-23-89

Classification

CHIEF, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND SECURITY

Job Code

JC-490849

$7,937.00 - $9,819.00

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Los Angeles County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description and Duties

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk. DSH-Metropolitan, Department of Protective Services is accepting applications for Chief, Protective Services and Security, Permanent/Fulltime. Working Title : Deputy Chief of Police – Department of Protective Services. Under the direction of the Chief of Police (CEA), the Deputy Chief is responsible for the overall operation of the Hospital Police Services (HPS), the supervision, direction, and training of personnel, and liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Deputy Chief enforces local, state, and federal law, maintains a secure and safe operation for the welfare of patients, staff, and the public, and may provide oversight of the facility’s fire services.

Due to the type of work DPS personnel perform, it is a requirement that before hiring, a background investigation shall be conducted to comply with our Department Policy. The administrative background investigation report shall include the following:

• DOJ/FBI LiveScan (No Firearms clearance is required)
• DMV driving record with Soundex report
• Proof of valid car insurance
• Educational transcripts verification if required by the position minimum requirements

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.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

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