Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full Time, Psychiatric Technician (PT) (Safety) Grounds Presence (GP) / Horticulture position. The vacancy is under the direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor of Enhancement Services. The positions will perform the Level of Care Nursing duty, primarily focusing on the safety and security of grounds within the Secure Treatment Area, the visiting center, and the search team.
Enhancement Services is looking for an individual that possesses a high degree of professionalism, initiative and independence with performing tasks. Candidates must be able to communicate in a courteous, professional and effective manner with different departments throughout the hospital. Candidates must have the ability to be tactful, exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with staff and management. The ability to multi-task and also prioritize responsibilities is also a required asset.
The candidates will work with the GP team to provide a safe and secure environment. The positions are crucial for the facility to continue to provide a structured safe and secure environment. A desirable candidate will be known for personal initiative, independent functioning, and a strong work ethic.
In addition, the qualified person must be patient-oriented, a collaborative team player, have awareness of safety/security, be patient, flexible and attention to detail.
Desirable qualifications consist of knowledge and skills with Excel and state assigned Personal Communication Devices (PCD). Knowledge of landscaping or gardening, general maintenance and care of landscaping tools and equipment, and co-providing treatment groups.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Exam Bulletin
Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to Human Resources- Employment Unit no later than Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

$5,673.00 - $6,599.00 S
$5,864.00 - $6,993.00 T
$6,079.00 - $7,249.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions:

1
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Department Information
DSH – Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

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) Psychiatric Technician 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 PattonHREmploymentUnit@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.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control #488765 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. Applicants will be disqualified from the interview process if the STD Form 678 is incomplete. That includes job titles, job duties, work address, time worked at that position, supervisor name, and supervisor phone number
*Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
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: 8/26/2025

Please refer the Job description for details