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CHIEF, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND SECURITY

California Department of State Hospitals
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-490849

Position #(s):

487-561-1934-XXX

Working Title:

Deputy Chief - Department of Protective Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - DPS-23-89

Classification:

CHIEF, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND SECURITY

$7,937.00 - $9,819.00

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

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

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 LiveScan (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.

EXAM LINK :

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4519

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

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

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan

Salary : $7,937 - $9,819

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