Deputy Chief - Department of Protective Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - DPS-at D

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month.

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

DSH-Metropolitan, Department of Protective Services is accepting applications for Chief, Protective Services and Security, Permanent/Fulltime. Working Title :
Deputy Chief of Police – Department of Protective Services.

Under the direction of the Chief of Police (CEA), the Deputy Chief is responsible for the overall operation of the Hospital Police Services (HPS), the supervision, direction, and training of personnel, and liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Deputy Chief enforces local, state, and federal law, maintains a secure and safe operation for the welfare of patients, staff, and the public, and may provide oversight of the facility’s fire services.

Due to the type of work DPS personnel perform, it is a requirement that before hiring professional support staff, a background investigation shall be conducted to comply with our Department Policy. The administrative background investigation report shall include the following:

• DOJ/FBI Live Scan (No Firearms clearance is required)
• DMV driving record with Soundex report
• Proof of valid car insurance
• Educational transcripts verification if required by the position minimum requirements

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Face Coverings

While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

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

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their Cal Careers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed…