Police Officer I

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 Office of Protective Services (OPS) at the Department of Developmental Services (Department) as a Police Officer and provide specialized law enforcement services at the Canyon Springs Community Facility in Cathedral City, CA. OPS is a POST-participating agency within DDS, 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. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of two percent in exchange for 3.5 hours per month of the Personal Leave. A Permanent Intermittent employee's PLP 2025 credit shall be prorated based on the number of hours worked in the pay period. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Position Details Job Code #: JC-503816 Position #(s): 472-190-1954-XXX Working Title: Police Officer Classification: PEACE OFFICER I, DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER $6,462.00 - $7,719.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Riverside County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours Department Information Department of Developmental Services is a California state agency providing services and support to over 450,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy, and related conditions. Canyon Springs is located in Cathedral City, Riverside County, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, rock climbing, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home. There are schools and shopping nearby. Facility Website: Canyon Springs : CA Department of Developmental Services Department Website: Special Requirements This position requires the following prior to being hired: 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/or restrictions. Certificate of completion of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic academy from a POST-certified police academy. Must have successfully passed a drug screening, medical exam, thorough background investigation, and psychological exam prior to being hired. POST eligible candidates must be employed by a POST participating agency within 3-years, and maintain POST status; or, POST qualified candidates who have had a 3-year or longer break from a POST participating agency must complete a requalification course. Information for the requalification requirement can be found on the POST website. The Office of Protective Services (OPS) is a Law Enforcement Agency. After the background check clears, the applicant will be appointed to the position. This is a sworn Peace Officer position pursuant to California Penal Code section 830.38. Successful candidates will undergo a complete background investigation, in accordance with the Commission on POST requirements. This background check includes interviews of employment and personal references, and FBI, DMV, and California DOJ fingerprint. The selected applicant must complete a notarized waiver for access to their personal records. Required: POST Basic Academy certificate must be attached to the application. Copy of current California Driver’s License. All appointments are subject to pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearance. If you have not taken an examination you must take and pass the Peace Officer I examination located at: Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement #J-18808-Ljbffr Developmental Services, Department of