| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $7,172–$8,910 |
Job Posting: Supervisor I- Forensic Services, Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-190
Department of State Hospitals
JC-518724
SUPERVISOR I
$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 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: 5/29/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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Job Description and Duties
METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan is accepting applications for one Supervisor I position, permanent full-time. Working Title: Assistant Forensic Services Manager, Forensic Services Department.
Under the general direction of Supervisor ll, Supervisor I is responsible for managing a broad range of governmental, supervisory, and program related challenges. The employee will support Supervisor ll (Forensic Services Manager) in managing a team of Analyst ll's, Analyst l's, Office Technician, and Office Assistant. The employee will formulate and manage policies and procedures, make recommendations on a broad spectrum of administrative and program-related challenges. The employee will also work both internally and externally on Forensic-related matters, including but not limited to Superior Courts, District Attorneys, other State Hospitals staff, and other state and local agencies pertaining to patients' Forensic matters.
The employee will also be responsible for tracking and processing staff's timekeeping, including but not limited to review staffs time off requests, reviewing and processing timesheets, working with Human Resources Department on various personnel matters related to staff in the Forensic Services Department (tracking leave balances, coordinating staff coverage, processing probation reports, conducting performance evaluations, EEO, EAP, etc.) The employee will also assist and coordinate new employee recruitment efforts. Responsible for managing multiple staff while multitasking on various assignments, the employee must have the ability to fully process duties outlined in all Forensic desk procedures within the Forensic Services Department.
The position requires excellent attendance, strong attention to detail, excellent leadership skills, and strong analytical skills. Must be able to read and interpret California Penal Code; Welfare and Institution Code; Case Law and Court Orders. May act as a lead on behalf of the Supervisor ll.
The position requires previous managerial/supervisory experience, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), excellent attendance record, attention to detail, and must be able to work effectively with both internal and external entities (e.g., various hospital staff, DSH personnel, various legal personnel, etc.) Excellent computer skills are also required, as the department utilizes Microsoft Office.
lf interested in the position, please submit a completed STD. 678 application and a Statement of Qualifications (SOO). SOQ should be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced with 12-point Arial font. Resumes will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the SOQ.
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. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.
Click here to take the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4796
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-518724
Position #(s):
487-460-4800-001
Working Title:
Supervisor I- Forensic Services, Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-190
Classification:
SUPERVISOR I
$7,172.00 - $8,910.00
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
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
Special Requirements
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 MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. 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 CalCareers 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 Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 5/29/2026
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 State Hospitals
DSH - Metropolitan
Attn: Selection Services Unit
11401 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
DSH - Metropolitan
Human Resources Department
11401 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
Closed on weekends and holidays
07:30 AM - 04:30 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:
SOQ should be no more than two pages in length, single spaced with 12-point Arial font. Resumes will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the SOQ.
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.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Benefits
Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
In addition, you can look forward to:
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Barbara Zamarripa
(562) 521-1752
barbara.zamarripa@dsh.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:
EEO Officer
(562) 455-4147
yesenia.mazariegos@dsh.ca.gov
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.
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.