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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

Under the supervision of the Hospital Police Sergeant, the Hospital Police Officer will perform basic law enforcement duties, and other related duties as required. The Hospital Police Officer is also responsible for maintaining a secure and safe operation for the welfare of patients, staff, and the public. Apply knowledge of the principles and practices of modern crime investigation and criminal identification techniques. Investigate various crimes through such activities as collection of physical evidence, surveillance, and the interviewing and interrogation of suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses. Escort patients to off-unit and on custodial trips away from the Hospital, provide full, continual custody and control of the patient. Officers will provide traffic enforcement, as needed or required, on facility grounds. Respond to all emergency alarms and requests for assistance within area of responsibility and observe the security aspects of the unit and facility. Provide for contraband control by careful monitoring of patients, inspect all incoming patients’ property, mail and packages received by the facility, and participate in contraband and safety searches of Hospital areas. Consult with nursing personnel when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications to Apply:
Must be 21 years of age by date of appointment, High School diploma or equivalent, Drivers License, and US Citizenship.

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

Employment Process:
1. Create an account
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx
2. Take and pass the exam
https://calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/3PBBE.PDF
(Exam bulletin link please read the information carefully to learn how to schedule the required exam)
3. Apply for the vacancy
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#kw=atascadero
(search for hospital police officer vacancy posting)
4. Complete Background, Medical Exam, Physical Abilities Test, and Psychological Exam. Completion of those previous steps result in eligibility hire for academy and field training.

*16-week paid academy at Camp San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo County.

We offer:
Competitive salaries
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options

Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html

For more information, please contact the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office: (805) 468-3660

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,915.00 - $7,420.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Atascadero, CA 93422: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person