Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
CalPERS is California’s main retirement program for public employees, and it’s also the largest pension system in the state. When you work for a CalPERS‑covered employer, you earn “service credit,” and once you’ve worked for five years, you become vested. Being vested means you’ve earned the right to receive a lifetime pension from CalPERS when you reach retirement age, even if you leave your job before then.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts.
Job Description and Duties
Are you looking to join an agency that is making an impact in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)? Leverage your training and experience in helping our residents lead more independent, productive, and dignified lives.
Join the Protective Services Branch (PSB) at the Department of Developmental Services (Department) as a Police Officer and provide specialized law enforcement services at Porterville Developmental Center in Porterville, CA.
PSB is a POST-participating agency within the Department, and we are hiring multiple, highly motivated, and empathetic Police Officers to perform law enforcement activities necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of our residents, co-workers, visitors, and state property at the community facility.
Daily tasks include ensuring safe facility operations, patrolling grounds, crime prevention, first responder to incidents, custody duties, conducting investigations, and assisting with the control and transport of clients under security when required.
Working Conditions
Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
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:
Candidates with the following desirable qualifications may be given priority in the selection process:
- Knowledge of the law enforcement Code of Ethics and the Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility as it is applied to uniformed peace officers.
- Ability to interview a variety of victims and witnesses with varied physical, emotional, and mental disabilities and limited ability to communicate.
- Ability to remain calm and respond to situations or emergencies using sound judgment to adopt an effective course of action that ensures the protection of persons and property.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and rules as they apply to the criminal and administrative procedures that are within the scope of treatment and care of individuals with disabilities.
- Experience working in an environment with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities with severe chronic behavioral or medical problems.
Pay: $77,544.00 - $92,628.00 per year
Work Location: In person
