Job Posting: Lieutenant

Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility

JC-493564
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Lieutenant
SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I

$8,731.00 - $11,933.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is recruiting to fill a Supervising Special Investigator I (SSI I) position within the Office of Protective Services (OPS), at Canyon Spring Community Facility located in Cathedral City, CA.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator II (Captain), Office of Protective Services (OPS). The SSI I is a sworn Peace Officer pursuant to section 830.0(v) of the California Penal Code. The Supervising Special Investigator I supervise Sergeants and Investigators and respond to the investigative incident(s) 24/7 at the Developmental Centers and Community Facility (DC/CF). The facility provides services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (24/7), and is responsible for ensuring consumer protection, staff safety, and public safety at all times.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of two percent in exchange for three point five hours of the Personal Leave. 

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

Working Conditions

Works on a computer approximately forty (40) percent of the time reviewing/writing policies, investigations, and electronic communication.  Performs other physical work associated with the performance of investigations, e.g., gathering documents/evidence, conducting/recording interviews, and traveling to other Department locations.  Maintains the ability and willingness to travel overnight and work holidays, weekends, and/or odd/irregular hours to respond/oversee investigative incident(s) 24/7.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-493564
Position #(s):
472-190-8548-001
Working Title:
Lieutenant
Classification:
SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I
$8,731.00 - $11,933.00
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:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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

Canyon Springs is located in Cathedral City, Riverside County, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, rock climbing, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home. There are schools and shopping nearby.

 

Facility Website: Canyon Springs : CA Department of Developmental Services

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

Special Requirements

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; and 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 or Specialized Investigators Basic Course is required and current California driver’s licenses are required. This is a sworn Peace Officer position pursuant to California Penal Code section 830.3(v). The successful candidate 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.


The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length.  Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

 

  1. Please provide specific examples describing your work experience, education, and training that would make you a qualified candidate to perform the duties listed on the duty statement of this position.

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 - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
N/A
Attn: Gina Tenorio
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
N/A
Gina Tenorio
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Other - POST or Specialized Investigators Basic Course Certificate
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:


Knowledge of:  The specialized functions of police, investigations and fire protective services as provided to the clients and staff at the DC/CF; criminal and administrative investigative techniques and procedures utilized in a variety of investigation types involving clients, employees, and others who visit the DC/CF; current practices of conducting Internal Affairs investigations involving alleged criminal and administrative misconduct by peace officers and non-sworn OPS personnel; the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) practices for conducting background investigations for law enforcement personnel; personnel and management practices of the civil service system; applicable criminal and administrative laws or regulations that pertain to OPS, including but not limited to the California Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, Business and Professions Code, Government Code, and the California Code of Regulations; agencies who utilize and/or have contact with DC/CF, including but not limited to the Department of Health Care Services, Department of Justice, California Highway Patrol, County Mental Health Departments, regional centers, and local law enforcement and district attorneys.

Ability to:  Communicate effectively; effectively supervise subordinate staff through direction, mentorship, and progressive discipline; develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with the Department, regional centers, the public, and others; work with professional personnel in the field relating to coordinating and developing services for persons with developmental needs; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; communicate effectively; reason logically and creatively; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; review and edit written reports; and establish and maintain project priorities.

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:

 

State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2025

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026


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.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Gina Tenorio
(916) 322-7725
gina.tenorio@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:
Stephanie Covington
(760) 770-6230
Stephanie.Covington@cs.dds.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 10/8/25. 

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.

If you have not taken the SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.

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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