Health and Safety Officer

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Limited Term, Full-time, Health and Safety Officer (Supervisor I) position in the Standards Compliance Department (SCD) under the direction of the Standards Compliance Director. Positions filled as limited term may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

The Health and Safety (H&S) Officer is responsible for planning, org anizing, directing, and supervising the H&S Office; managing and maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Licensing and Environmental, and Cal/OSHA; developing, implementing, and coordinating hospital Health and Safety, Workplace Violence Prevention (WVPP), Emergency Services, Heat Illness Prevention (HIPP), Regulated Waste Management (RWMP), and Injury and Illness Prevention (IIPP) Programs; managing hospital-wide annual training for WPV, IIPP, HIPP, and RWMP updates, and supervisor training; managing investigations of Cal/OSHA complaints, plans of action, and informs leadership on outcome; participates in mock tracers, investigates, and mitigates workplace safety hazards for slips, trips, falls; and chairs the Environment of Care (EOC) and WVP meetings.

The H&S Officer is expected to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII); maintain professionalism and work positively with all levels of management, supervisors, and staff; promote effective teamwork, lines of communication, and positive staff morale; maintain a professional appearance; comply with hospital policies and procedures; and report to work on time.

Highly desirable qualifications include:

• Knowledge of Title 22 licensing regulations, TJC accreditation standards, CDPH regulatory requirements, and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Experience supervising personnel or acting as a lead.
• Experience with planning, executing, and monitoring complex projects.
• Experience coordinating and collaborating with management, internal/external stakeholders, and surveyors.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe) and databases (WaRMSS, Plato, and Tableau).

The H&S Officer must possess the following:

KNOWLEDGE :Principles, practices and trends of public and business administration, including management and supportive staff services such as budget, personnel, management analysis, planning, program evaluation, or related areas; principles and practices of employee supervision, development and training; program management; formal and informal aspects of the legislative process; the administrative and department's goals and policies; governmental functions and organization at the State and local level; knowledge of the manager's role in the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program, objectives and processes.

ABILITY TO: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; review and edit writtenreports, utilize interdisciplinary teams effectively in the conduct of studies; manage a complex Staff Services program; establish and maintain project priorities; develop and effectively utilize all available resources; and effectively contribute to the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

All interested and qualified applicants should submit a State Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) to Human Resources - Employment Unit no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions


Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-534222


Position #(s):
502-162-4800-XXX

Working Title:
Health and Safety Officer


Classification:
SUPERVISOR I $7,172.00 - $8,910.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
San Bernardino County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time


Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton


Department Information
DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369

Department Website:


Special Requirements

• 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.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.


A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (534222) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.


Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

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 click.appcast.io . 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.

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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/16/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of State Hospitals - Patton
N/A
Attn:
Exam/Hiring Unit
3102 E. Highland Ave
Patton , CA 92369


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of State Hospitals - Patton
N/A
Human Resources-Employment Unit
Exam/Hiring Unit
3102 E. Highland Ave
Patton , CA 92369
Due to COVID-19, hours may vary and an appointment may be required.
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM


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 -
  Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview. When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly. Your SOQ should not exceed one page, single-spaced, one-inch margins, 12-point, Arial font, and address the following:
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Supervisor I classification.


Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources - Employment Unit
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Rachel Guerrero
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.