Custody Officer

City of El Monte•El Monte, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Custody Officer enforces and ensures the safety and well-being of detainees and arrestees until their release. The role processes the admission and release of persons in custody, prepares booking reports and release forms, fingerprints and photographs individuals, safeguards entrusted property, transports arrestees to outside facilities or hospitals, and assists other police department personnel. This journey-level position independently performs police custody duties supporting the Police Department's custody facilities, exercising judgment and initiative while following established procedures and policies. It receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel and is distinguished from the Jail Supervisor, which is the full supervisory-level class responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing jail staff work.

Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
One year of experience providing support to a public safety program, such as administration, traffic enforcement, security, or a related field.
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout employment.
Successfully complete the State of California Correction Officer Core course.
Knowledge of law enforcement practices and methods, prisoner supervision and control, jail security, and the City's prisoner custody program from booking through release.
Knowledge of City geography, applicable laws and procedures, record keeping, data collection and report preparation, customer service, English grammar and usage, and relevant computers, software, and communication equipment.
Ability to enforce laws and regulations in the detention of arrestees and inmates; gain compliance and restrain individuals in accordance with departmental policies; and search arrestees for contraband or dangerous items.
Ability to assist officers with preparing prisoners for court, transporting prisoners, and transferring them to court custody.
Ability to follow instructions; interpret maps and relevant documentation; and interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to assess situations calmly and exercise sound independent judgment.
Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare clear and concise reports, organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to safely operate specialized equipment and effectively use computer systems, software, and modern business equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Completion of PC 832 Certification or Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Jailer Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, search, process, book, photograph, fingerprint, and house prisoners.
Ensure the welfare and safety of detainees in the City jail and conduct security, safety, and health checks of people and facilities.
Inventory, document, store, and release property to owners.
Check records for warrants, prior criminal history, and identity confirmation.
Maintain logs and records concerning inmates and jail activities.
Provide inmates with food, supplies, showers, reading materials, and board games.
Assign inmates Personal Identification Numbers and assist them with phone calls using the jail phone system.
Transport inmates from field locations to the City jail, to other detention facilities, and to medical centers; supervise inmates receiving medical treatment.
Review release paperwork for completeness and accuracy, and release inmates and property.
Establish bail according to the bail schedule, relay bail information to the public and bail bondsmen, accept bail payments and bonds, and complete related paperwork.
Assist officers with evidence collection, including witnessing blood draws, performing breath tests, taking photographs, capturing video or audio, using Gun Shot Residue kits, and collecting clothing or other items.
Maintain Department of Justice-issued Portable Evidential Breath Testing equipment.
Prevent and control jail disturbances; document jail incidents or crimes in police reports and testify in court when necessary.
Prepare and serve food to inmates and oversee jail maintenance and cleanliness.
Observe and comply with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.