Deputy Chief - Department of Protective Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - DPS-23-89

Job Description and Duties

*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY*

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month.

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

DSH-Metropolitan, Department of Protective Services is accepting applications for Chief, Protective Services and Security, Permanent/Fulltime. Working Title : Deputy Chief of Police – Department of Protective Services.

Under the direction of the Chief of Police (CEA), the Deputy Chief is responsible for the overall operation of the Hospital Police Services (HPS), the supervision, direction, and training of personnel, and liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Deputy Chief enforces local, state, and federal law, maintains a secure and safe operation for the welfare of patients, staff, and the public, and may provide oversight of the facility’s fire services.

Due to the type of work DPS personnel perform, it is a requirement that before hiring, a background investigation shall be conducted to comply with our Department Policy. The administrative background investigation report shall include the following:

• DOJ/FBI LiveScan (No Firearms clearance is required)
• DMV driving record with Soundex report
• Proof of valid car insurance
• Educational transcripts verification if required by the position minimum requirements

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

EXAM LINK : 

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• 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.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from View email address on us.fitly.work. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered .

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Benefits

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to 

In addition, you can look forward to:

*Free parking

*Free onsite gym

*Free onsite electric vehicle chargers

*Rideshare resources

*Convenient to public transportation

*Located near major freeway access

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  An SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than 2 pages, in  Arial 12-point font, and  with the questions typed above your corresponding response . Your SOQ must address the following:
  1. Describe your experience in leadership, specifically addressing how you established a clear vision, set goals and expectations, encouraged leadership and initiative at all levels, and used sound judgment when managing complex issues.
  2. Describe your experience with coaching employees and creating a work environment that promotes peak performance by stimulating learning, encouraging growth, and recognizing individual achievements.