Job Posting: Police Officer

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

JC-452534
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Police Officer
PEACE OFFICER I, DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

$6,033.00 - $7,568.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking to join an agency that is making an impact in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)? Leverage your training and experience in helping our residents lead more independent, productive, and dignified lives.

Join the Office of Protective Services (OPS) at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as a Police Officer and provide specialized law enforcement services at Porterville Developmental Center in Porterville, CA.

OPS is a POST-participating agency within DDS, and we are hiring multiple, highly motivated, and empathetic Police Officers to perform law enforcement activities necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of our residents, co-workers, visitors, and state property at the community facility.

Daily tasks include ensuring safe facility operations, patrolling grounds, crime prevention, first responder to incidents, custody duties, conducting investigations, and assisting with the control and transport of clients under security when required.

We are hiring for Full and Part-Time positions! Reach out the Human Resources contact below for more information, or prior to applying:

  • For Full-Time positions, ensure the position details list “Permanent, Full Time” as job type. Apply here: JC-452516
  • For Part-Time positions, ensure the position details list “Permanent, Intermittent” as job type.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-452534
Position #(s):
472-290-1954-XXX
Working Title:
Police Officer
Classification:
PEACE OFFICER I, DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
$6,033.00 - $7,568.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Tulare County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Department Information

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is a California state agency providing services and support to over 450,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy, and related conditions.

Within DDS, the Porterville Developmental Center (PDC) has been a cornerstone in providing compassionate care and support to just over 200 individuals with I/DD since 1953. As one of the main state-operated facilities under DDS, PDC offers 24-hour residential services for adults with serious medical or behavioral issues related to I/DD.

Our mission is to deliver person-centered support through a dedicated interdisciplinary team, including physicians, psychologists, nurses, and more. We provide comprehensive services such as health care, education, work training, and preparation for independent living.

PDC is licensed by the California Department of Public Health to offer general acute medical, skilled nursing, and intermediate care services. We specialize in serving individuals with severe I/DD, including those requiring secure treatment programs.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position requires the following prior to being hired:

  • Valid California Driver’s 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.
  • 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; or,
  • POST qualified candidates who have had a 3-year or longer break from a POST participating agency must complete a requalification course. Information for the requalification requirement can be found on the POST website.

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

Required:

  • POST Basic Academy certificate must be attached to the application.
  • Copy of current California Driver’s License.
  • All appointments are subject to pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearance.


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

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1960

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center
Attn: Allisa Montanez
Porterville Developmental Center
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center
Allisa Montanez
Porterville Developmental Center
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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.

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:

Candidates with the following desirable qualifications may be given priority in the selection process:

  • Knowledge of the law enforcement Code of Ethics and the Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility as it is applied to uniformed peace officers.
  • Ability to interview a variety of victims and witnesses with varied physical, emotional, and mental disabilities and limited ability to communicate.
  • Ability 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.

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:

 

California State Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2025


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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Allisa Montanez
(279) 895-6849
Allisa.montanez@dds.ca.gov

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:
Julie Mendoza
(559) 782-2289
julie.mendoza@pdc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

The first cut-off date for this job posting is 04/02/2025

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.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

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: www.calhr.ca.gov

Remove Any Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.

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