Overview
Pay: $6,033.00 – $7,568.00 per month
We invite you to join our professional team!
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, Driver’s License, and United States citizenship or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (and been approved) at the time of application.
Employment Process:
1. Create a CalCareers account
2. Take and pass the HPO online exam
3. Apply for the vacancy
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.
Benefits we offer:
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement plan and 401K/457 plan options
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html
For more information or assistance, please contact the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office: (805) 468-3660 OR ASHRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Overnight shift