Peace Officer , Developmental Center

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 the Canyon Springs Community Facility in Cathedral City, 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:

DDS 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.

A Permanent Intermittent employee's PLP 2025 credit shall be prorated based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

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

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.

Job Code #: JC-503816

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: Police Officer

Classification: PEACE OFFICER I, DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

Salary: $6,462.00 - $7,719.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Riverside County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

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:

• 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…