PEACE OFFICER II, DEVELOPMENTA

State of California • Porterville, CA

103d • $6,591 - $8,286 • Remote

About The Position

The Office of Protective Services (OPS) within the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is hiring for multiple Peace Officer II positions at our developmental center in Porterville, CA. OPS is a POST-participating agency, and this leadership role is responsible for overseeing the activities of a team of peace officers responsible for the safety and welfare of our residents, co-workers, visitors, and state property at the center. As a DDS Peace Officer II, you will serve as the unit Sergeant, responsible for a variety of critical duties, including preparing and reviewing investigative and officer reports, identifying and addressing personnel issues and equipment needs, detecting and verifying suspected violations of laws, rules, regulations, and facility policies, enforcing and maintaining law and order within the center, and ensuring compliance with training requirements as mandated by the Office OPS and the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Join our team as a Peace Officer II to mentor officers, build trust within our community, and help our residents lead more independent, productive, and dignified lives.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL).
• 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.
• POST qualified candidates who have had a 3-year or longer break from a POST participating agency must complete a requalification course.

Nice To Haves

• Superior communication skills with the ability to develop collaborative relationships in the work environment.
• Demonstrates a leadership style that fosters motivation, mentorship, integrity, and a positive working environment.
• Able 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.
• Ability to interview a variety of victims and witnesses with varied physical, emotional, and mental disabilities and limited ability to communicate.
• Ability to apply various strategies and techniques to manage public perception and communications of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing investigative and officer reports.
• Identifying and addressing personnel issues and equipment needs.
• Detecting and verifying suspected violations of laws, rules, regulations, and facility policies.
• Enforcing and maintaining law and order within the center.
• Ensuring compliance with training requirements as mandated by the Office OPS and the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Benefits

• Access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees