SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Job Posting: Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

JC-532368

• Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

$6,638.00 - $8,733.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

On an assigned shift, the Senior Psychiatric Technician directs and/or provides for the care, treatment, and training of individuals following established standards and procedures. A Senior Psychiatric Technician must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts and must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so.

• Program, Unit and Shift to be Determined.
• Must maintain required license to practice as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Individuals who do not currently have an appropriate eligibility for this classification must take and pass the Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) examination to establish list eligibility. To take the exam, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser to be taken to the Exam Bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5293.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of Personal Leave.

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.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

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

Working Conditions

Typical Working Conditions: Regular interaction with individuals and staff in monitoring provision of direct services and other conditions common to on and off unit training environments. Responsible for staff who perform security tasks such as accounting for utensils and other equipment/tools to prevent the use as a weapon; inspecting the facility to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a forensic individual; responsible for staff escorting forensic individuals in and out of the facility; and observing and intervening in forensic individual behavior that may injure people, damage property or signal impending escape attempts. Exposure to communicable diseases, and other conditions common to a clinical/nursing environment. Participation in meetings and conferences and other conditions common to an office environment. Effective use of equipment for report writing and data collection. Working on different units or in different programs within the Facility may also be mandatory. Mandatory overtime may be required on a periodic and rotating basis.

Typical Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability during mentally and emotionally stressful or emergency situations encountered to not endanger their own health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, forensic individuals, or the public. May be required to escort individuals to different areas on/off campus, which may include driving a State vehicle such as a golf cart, van, car, etc. Must be able to stand for periods of time in different areas of the unit or training sites and respond to all behavioral/medical interventions as required and participate in individual containment, intervention, or restraint.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in individual containment, intervention or restraint. Must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts; must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-532368

Position #(s):

472-270-8252-XXX

Working Title:

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

Classification:

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

$6,638.00 - $7,730.00 S

$6,927.00 - $8,320.00 T

$7,237.00 - $8,733.00 U

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:

Tulare County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Porterville Developmental Center

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Contact information:

Porterville Developmental Center

HR/Recruitment and ExamsP.O. Box 2000

Porterville, CA 93258

Porterville Developmental Center: CA Department of Developmental Services

Contact Evangelina Valle (559) 782-2087,Christopher Rocha (559) 782-2312 Laura Medina Jimenez (559) 782-2322 or Monica Rodriguez (559) 782-2599 for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.

Special Requirements

• 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) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Selected candidates are subject to all applicable pre-employment requirements.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a completed Standard State Application (STD. 678) and proof of a valid Psychiatric Technician license by the final filing date.

Applications must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title section. Applicants should also indicate the type of eligibility they currently possess that qualifies them to apply for the position.

In the Employment History section of the application, applicants must provide:

• Complete From and To dates, including month, day, and year.
• Hours worked per week as a whole number, not a range.
• Total time worked in years and months.
• A complete description of the duties performed for each position.

Applications that state "see resume" in place of completing the Duties Performed section are not acceptable. Applications that do not contain the required information or documentation may be considered incomplete and may not be processed.

Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below.

NOTE: All appointments are subject to applicable State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, as well as required pre-employment clearances.

Further information regarding these requirements is available through the California Department of Human Resources at www.calhr.ca.gov.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

Attn: Exams and Recruitment

P.O. Box 2000

Porterville, CA 93258

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

Porterville Developmental Center

Exams and Recruitment

Porterville Developmental Center

26501 Ave 140

Porterville, CA 93257

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:

Evangelina Valle

(559) 782-2087

exams@pdc.dds.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Christopher Rocha

(559) 782-2312

exams@pdc.dds.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Kerrie Sawyer

(559) 782-2303

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Cutoff Dates

Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first cutoff date will be 10/16/2026, with monthly cutoff dates thereafter. Applications may be processed as conditions warrant to meet hiring needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.