Summary
Police OfficerRE-ADVERTISEMENT: If you previously applied to this position, it is not necessary to submit a new application.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 (Department) as a Police Officer and provide specialized law enforcement services at Porterville Developmental Center in Porterville, CA.OPS is a POST-participating agency within the Department, 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.For Part-Time positions, ensure the position details list "Permanent, Intermittent" as job type. Apply here: JC-504116The Department now offers an entrance salary rate of $6,462.00 for the Peace Officer I classification.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.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Description
Police OfficerRE-ADVERTISEMENT: If you previously applied to this position, it is not necessary to submit a new application.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 (Department) as a Police Officer and provide specialized law enforcement services at Porterville Developmental Center in Porterville, CA.OPS is a POST-participating agency within the Department, 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.For Part-Time positions, ensure the position details list "Permanent, Intermittent" as job type. Apply here: JC-504116The Department now offers an entrance salary rate of $6,462.00 for the Peace Officer I classification.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.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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