Hospital Police Officer (DSH)

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$800 Recruitment and Retention bonus

Job summary

The Department of State Hospitals is hiring permanent full-time Hospital Police Officer positions across several California locations, including Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Napa and Patton. Officers supervise and secure individuals and property, enforce safety policies, and patrol hospital grounds to maintain order and safety.

Applicants must hold a valid California Driver's License, pass a drug screen, background check, medical and psychological clearances, and possess a PC 832 Arrest

Qualifications

• The job requires a valid California Driver's License (CDL).
• Drug screening is required prior to hire.
• Background investigation must be cleared prior to hire.
• Medical clearance prior to hire.
• Psychological evaluation clearance prior to hire.
• P.C. 832 - Arrest and Control Certificate required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and secure individuals and property.
• Maintain safety and security policies and procedures.
• Patrol hospital grounds and protect buildings.
• Monitor activity of patients and visitors and ensure legal compliance.

Job description

About the job Hospital Police Officer (DSH)

Title: Hospital Police Officer

$4,943.00 - $6,061.00 per month *Salary is subject to change*

This classification receives an $800 Recruitment and Retention (R&R) monthly bonus in addition to the regular monthly salary listed.

Description: The Department of State Hospitals is accepting applications for permanent full-time Hospital Police Officer positions. Vacancies exist in our Hospital Police Department at the following locations: Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Napa, and Patton.

Candidates will choose their preferred location during the background process. The California Department of State Hospitals is the largest forensic mental health hospital system in the nation. Hospital Police Officers are responsible for the supervision and security of individuals and property, ensuring policies and procedures relating to safety and security are followed and maintaining a secure and safe operation. Hospital Police Officers maintain law and order on hospital grounds, patrolling and protection of hospital buildings, and monitoring the activity and movement of patients and visitors ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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.

The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a P.C. 832 - Arrest and Control Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.