Job Posting

Job Description and Duties

DUTIES

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa is accepting applications for permanent full-time Hospital Police Officer positions. Vacancies exist in our Hospital Police Department. A duty statement and organizational chart are available from the DSH–Napa Police Department by contacting Lt. Karl Crowe at (707) 253-5333 or by email at Benton.Crowe@dsh.ca.gov.

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications will be pre-screened. Only the most qualified candidates that are reachable on the Certification List will be scheduled for a hiring interview.

All interested qualified candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment Application to the Human Resources – Examination/Hiring Unit by the final filing date.

The first cutoff date for application submission is Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Applicants that submit a complete application packet prior to that date and found eligible will be given first consideration. Additional cutoff date have been established as follows until all positions are filled:

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE STD 678 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDE “Hospital Police Officer - JC# 96440” IN THE “JOB TITLE(S)” SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HOSPITAL POLICE OFFICER

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Control Details
Job Code #:	JC-96440
Position #(s):	480-000-1937-XXX
Classification:	HOSPITAL POLICE OFFICER $4,018.00 - $5,954.00 *$800 per month Recruitment and Retention Pay is included in the salary listed

# of Positions:	Multiple
Work Location:	Napa County
Job Type:	Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

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

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

The position(s) requires a valid California Driver’s 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 restrictions you have on your CDL.

The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Drug Screening Test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.

The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background, Fingerprinting, and a review of any governmental records.

The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Psychological Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Psychological Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

This position(s) requires a PC 832 Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

The minimum age for appointment is 21 years of age.

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

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.jobs.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 - Napa

Attn: EXAM/HIRING UNIT

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy

Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

EXAM/HIRING UNIT

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy

Napa, CA 94558

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

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:
Tess Oracion
(707) 253-5756
Teresita.Oracion@dsh.ca.gov

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.

EEO Contact:
Po-Wen Leung
(916) 654-2327
Po-Wen.Leung@dsh.ca.gov

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.

Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029(a), persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in these classes.

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.