PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety)

• Hospital Wide
• Metropolitan State Hospital
• Various Department of State Hospitals

JC-523048

• Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety)
• Hospital Wide
• Metropolitan State Hospital
• Various

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

(SAFETY) $3,201.00

• $4,360.

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:

7/10/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk. We are accepting applications for Permanent/Fulltime Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) positions. Complete applications are desired. For each employment history entry, be sure to include the Dates of Employment, Job Title, Company Name, Job Duties, and Number of Hours Worked Per Week (if hours vary, please enter an average, a range, or a best estimate; this field should contain numbers only). Incumbents provide a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients; demonstrate and exercise skills in identification and response to crisis management; report significant changes in behavior or health status to appropriate staff; and observe safety and security measures and assist in security functions. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, ability to problem solve, and good communication skills. Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility.

TRAINING EXPECTATIONS

If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).

ELIGIBILITY EXAM INFORMATION

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=2225 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and valid CNA licensure. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

(SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-523048

Position #(s): 487-032-8236-XXX

Working Title:

Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety)

• Hospital Wide
• Metropolitan State Hospital
• Various

Classification:

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

(SAFETY) $3,201.00

• $4,360.

00 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:

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).

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Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

 

DSH Recruitment Survey Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan 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) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Certified Nursing Assistant License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license 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 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:

7/10/2026