HOSPITAL POLICE SERGEANT

State of California; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a permanent, full-time Hospital Police Sergeant at Patton State Hospital. This role involves supervising police officers, conducting law enforcement duties, and ensuring adherence to safety and security policies in a secure psychiatric environment. Candidates must have the ability to lead, maintain composure in emergencies, and achieve legal compliance within the healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Requires communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Drug Screening, Background Investigation, and Medical Clearance needed before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate police officers and ensure procedural compliance.
• Monitor safety and security within the hospital environment.
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

PC 832 Certificate

Job description

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2025

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time Hospital Police Sergeant in the Hospital Police Department. This position is under the direct supervision of the Hospital Police Lieutenant.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: regularly required to perform law enforcement duties in close proximity to the mentally ill; Plans, organizes, and directs the work and training of subordinate police officers; responsible for compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the Hospital Police services; ensures that subordinates follow policies and procedures relating to safety and security; supervise officers in the investigations of incidents, crimes and unusual activities; ensures that all officers are trained in assigned tasks consistent with the job specifications; monitors all overtime and the use of leave credits; review updates and publishes post orders and other information requisite to the duties of the Hospital Police Officers; writes annual and probationary performance appraisals; reviews all documentation written by subordinates; supervises shift changes, attends meetings, and functions as a member of security groups and management teams.

Successful incumbents must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills-both verbally and written.

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

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

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HOSPITAL POLICE SERGEANT

• 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) a(n) PC 832 Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 479791 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov . 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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 6/13/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 Department of State Hospitals - Patton Attn: HR-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Patton HR-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369 HR is closed on weekends and holidays 07:00 AM - 04:30 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 6/13/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 Department of State Hospitals - Patton Attn: HR-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Patton HR-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369 HR is closed on weekends and holidays 07:00 AM - 04:30 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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.

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:

• Sympathetic understanding to the mental state of patients.
• Ability to maintain and display tolerance, tact, and emotional stability when performing duties.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Willingness to work any shift and report for duty in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of hospital directives, policies, and procedures.

Please review the Benefits Summary 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 theHospital Police Sergeant classification.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Human Resources Contact:
HR Employment Unit
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off