Investigator - Hybrid Telework at Department of State Hospitals Sacramento County, CA

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief of Law Enforcement and supervision of the Supervising Special Investigator, the Investigator conducts independent criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations to detect or verify suspected violations or provisions of Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules, or regulations; obtain and verify evidence to support administrative action and/or prosecution; determine type of case and develop investigative plan; conduct and complete investigations;

maintain accurate master investigation case files; develop field operation plans and safely execute them; provide technical assistance and training to law enforcement agencies and others; make arrests; cooperate with and secure the assistance of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; prepare clear, concise, and accurate documents and reports detailing investigative activities and findings; may provide security and protection to departmental employees and property in cases of emergency and/or threat;

and perform other related work. The investigator is a Peace Officer pursuant to Section 830.3(v) of the California Penal Code and complies with all required government codes and POST standards regarding standards/ training. The Investigator while on duty may carry a firearm if authorized by the Executive Director and Chief of Law Enforcement and as specified by OPS Policy 306 Firearms.

The Investigator is also responsible for maintaining a secure and safe operation for the welfare of patients, staff, and the public. Post Orders are available to review specific detailed job assignments and duties.

• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11‑floor high rise building.
• Eligible for Safety Retirement; this position requires that the employee continue their ongoing responsibility (at least 51% of their time) towards the protection and safeguarding of public and property as well as continued activities that provide regular and substantial contact with incarcerated individuals.
• All employees are required to have an annual health review and repeated health reviews whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job duties.
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in‑office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.

• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position requires Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position requires Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Benefits include:
Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1) Paid Personal Holiday, two (2) Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans;
Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program;
Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12‑point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. An SOQ is required; applicants who fail to answer the question below will not be considered.