Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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The Department of State Hospitals - Napa, Special Investigations is seeking to fill the permanent full-time position of Supervising Special Investigator I (SSI I). Incumbents in this class performs peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments in accordance with the California Penal Code, Section 830 et. seq., and Government Code, Sections 20391 and 20393. SSI I trains, plans, organizes and direct the work of Investigators in the investigations of suspected violations of provisions of law, rules or regulations.

Mulitple cut off dates are set for application submission:  July 26, 2024,  August 23, 2024, and September 27, 2024.  Applications received after a cut off date will be processed in the next cut off date.

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Applicants must meet California Peace Officer hiring, physical, psychological, and background standards before a hire can be made.

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications will be screened. All interested qualified candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment Application to the Human Resources – Examination/Hiring Unit. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Position will be filled based upon budget approval. 

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “ Supervising Special Investigator I - JC # 400974” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application.

• Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 -  Incomplete applications will not be considered .

• Possession of a POST Basic Certificate is desirable, include as part of your application package.

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678

• If applicable, you must include copies of any documents that will support you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (e.g. Training and Development Assignment or out-of-class experience approved and documented in your Department’s Personnel Office). Failure to do so may disqualify you from this process.  

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

To be considered for employment, you must first establish eligibility by successfully passing the examination. The link is provided below for the online examination.  Please read the bulletin in its entirety.

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must either be a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U. S. Citizenship.

Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b).

Firearm Conviction Disqualification: Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable State or Federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in these classifications.

Firearms Requirement: Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in the amended Federal Gun Control Act of 1968 are disqualified from appointment to these classes.

Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

Medical Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons appointed to a peace officer class shall undergo a medical examination to determine that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively.

Psychological Requirement: Pursuant to POST Regulations 1002(a)(7)requires psychological screening of applicants for peace officer classifications.

Training Requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of training is required for peace officer status in this classification.

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 investigation techniques and procedures, and directing others in the performance of investigatory work. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing investigations. Ability to direct others in the performance of investigatory work; interpret and apply to specific cases the provisions of the laws, rules, or regulations enforced or administered.

Benefits

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

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Felony friendly,

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