Hospital Police Officer - Napa

This is the entry and journeyperson level for this series. Incumbents, under supervision, perform custody, security, and general law enforcement duties and do other related work.

All applicants are required to successfully complete the Department of Mental Health's Hospital Orientation training during their probationary period.

Hospital Police Officer: All applicants are required to successfully complete the Field Training Officer Program during their probationary period.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. and Training Requirement: Satisfactory completion of the training requirements of Penal Code Section 832. Candidates may be admitted to the examination before completion of Penal Code Section 832, but must successfully complete this training before being eligible for appointment.

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of law enforcement and basic arithmetic as applied in performing peace officer duties.

Ability to: Apply sound judgment in the enforcement of hospital rules and regulations and applicable State laws necessary for the protection of persons and property; physically apprehend and control patients or law violators; remain calm, and think and act quickly in an emergency; adopt an effective course of action in dealing with unusual situations; use patience, tact, and impartiality in handling disturbances and confrontations; communicate convincingly and effectively; work closely with medical and nursing staff to resolve patient-related problems; deal effectively with patients, the public, and other law enforcement agencies; prepare clear and concise reports.

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.

Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029(a), persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in these classes.

Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Persons unsuccessful in the background investigation cannot be appointed as peace officers.

Medical/Psychological Screening Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(f), persons successful in peace officer examinations are required to successfully pass a thorough medical and psychological screening prior to appointment date. Persons unsuccessful in the medical and psychological screening cannot be appointed as peace officers.

Martin Rivera