Sergeant

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is recruiting for a Peace Officer II (PO II) position within the Office of Protective Services (OPS) at Canyon Springs Community Facility (CSCF).

As a sworn peace officer under the authority of the California Penal Code, Section 830.38, the POI performs a range of duties expected of a uniformed police officer, including but not limited to enforcing and maintaining law and order at a DC; ensures that the security and safety procedures, rules, regulations, and policies are followed as necessary for the safety, welfare, and protection of individuals and property.

The POII is responsible for staffing and ensuring that training requirements are met according to the Department mandates and Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). The POII prepares written reports, reviews all written reports, maintains record control systems, identifies personnel issues, and equipment needs, establishes office protocols as required, and reports all serious or unusual situations. The PO II may perform other duties as required by their supervisor.

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.

The Department now offers an entrance salary rate of $6,723 for the Peace Officer II .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers 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.
• 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) a(n) POST Certification Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

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 background check includes interviews of employment and personal references; FBI, California DOJ fingerprint clearances, and DMV clearance(s). The selected applicant must complete a notarized waiver for access to their personal records.

Completion of the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Academy is required (Please attach certificate to application) . And current California driver’s license is required. This is a sworn Peace Officer position pursuant to California Penal Code section 830.3(v). Successful candidates will undergo a complete background investigation, in accordance with the Commission on POST requirements. All appointments are subject to pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearance.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of various types of developmental disabilities and have knowledge of specific commitments that allow admission to the Developmental Centers/Community Facility.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
• Ability to interview a variety of victims and witnesses with a variety of physical, emotional, and/or mental limited ability to communicate.
• Ability to analyze, think, and act quickly in emergencies and adopt an effective course of action.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

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

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: .

If you have not taken an examination you must take and pass the Peace Officer II examination located at:

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 - POST Certification