Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least three (3) Permanent, Full Time Investigators in the Office of Special Investigations.  The Investigator is under the direction of the Supervising Special Investigator.  

The Investigator conducts independent criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations to detect or verify suspected violations or provisions of Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules, or regulations; obtain and verify evidence to support administrative action and/or prosecution; determine type of case and develop investigative plan; conduct and complete investigations; maintain accurate master investigation case files; develop field operation plans and safely execute them; provide technical assistance and training to law enforcement agencies and others; make arrests; cooperate with and secure the assistance of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; prepare clear, concise, and accurate documents and reports detailing investigative activities and findings; may provide security and protection to departmental employees and property in cases of emergency and/or threat; and perform other related work. 

The Investigator is a Peace Officer pursuant to Section 830.3(v) of the California Penal Code and complies with all required government codes and POST standards regarding standards/training. The Investigator while on duty may carry a firearm if authorized by the Executive Director and Chief of Law Enforcement and as specified by OPS Policy 306 Firearms. The Investigator is also responsible for maintaining a secure and safe operation for the welfare of patients, staff, and the public Post Orders are available to review and specific detailed job assignments and duties.

Additional Information :

• Applicants are required to meet the provisions of California Penal Code Section 832.
• Complete training courses prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within 12 months of appointment.
• Minimum age for appointment: 21 years
• A written and/or computer exercise may be administered as part of the interview process.

Applicants must be on a current eligibility list for this classification. If you feel you meet the minimum requirements for education/experience, follow the link to take the exam: 

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

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  [email protected] .  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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.  

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.

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 # 503301  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.

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 Investigator classification. 

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.
• Other - If you are using Pattern I to verify Minimum Qualifications are met, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
• Other - Please attach POST certification verification, if obtained.

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