HOSPITAL POLICE SERGEANT

Job Description and Duties The Hospital Police Sergeant will be directed by the Hospital Police Lieutenant in the Department of Police Services (DPS) at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: • Plan, prioritize, assign, participate, review, and supervise employees in investigation, patrol, and administrative duties. • Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned law enforcement services and activities. • Train and evaluate assigned personnel. • Prepare police and supplemental reports as required. • Conduct internal affairs investigations of a general and specialized nature as assigned. • Apply and demonstrate the correct methods of Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions; support a safe working environment. • Conduct appropriate watch/shift orientation. • Responsible for Monthly Safety Inspection and oversee the maintenance of department law enforcement equipment. • Identify all new patients and employees in accordance with established policies and control access into the secured areas of the facility to those subjects using the appropriate identification badges. • Fingerprint and photograph all patients and complete and process Sex and/or Arson Registrations in accordance to Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations. • Maintain a high professional standard of performance and conduct consistent with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and Office of Protective Services policies, procedures, and Post Orders. Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. *It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.* If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to apply for the Hospital Police Sergeant Exam. Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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 Department of Justice requires a background investigation for anyone accessing or anyone who will view any information that is obtained from the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). Police Services' Investigators conduct background investigations on any Chief, Protective Services, and Security candidate selected to fill a vacancy in the Department of Police Services.