Jailer - Lateral

City of Burbank • Burbank, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Burbank is currently hiring for Jailer - Lateral. This position involves operating a City jail facility under supervision, ensuring the safety and well-being of inmates and arrestees, and performing related duties. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and will be subject to a 90-day waiting period for re-application if they withdraw, fail to appear, or fail any part of the testing process. Tentative examination dates are the week of 11/02/26, with oral interviews. Dates are subject to change.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• Employees will be required to comply with the American National Standards Institute’s requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.
• Possess and maintain physical condition required to perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to lift, pull, lower, and carry irregularly-shaped items and items weighing up to 50 pounds; bend in all directions; climb stairs and ladders; stoop; kneel; reach; twist; squeeze with arms and hands; stand for extended periods of time.
• A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment.
• Knowledge of law enforcement standards, laws, and regulations regarding the detention and care of prisoners.
• Knowledge of safe operation of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skill in working with various segments of the population.
• Skill in defusing highly emotional and stressful situations.
• Skill in discerning dangerous situations.
• Skill in exercising safe practices.
• Skill in operating modern computers and related software.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply departmental policies and rules, laws, and other regulations.
• Ability to maintain security, control, and custody of prisoners in a jail facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a police vehicle safely.
• Ability to learn Live Scan and ink fingerprinting processes.
• Ability to properly use PPE and SCBA.
• Ability to learn and utilize proper safety practices.
• Ability to effectively supervise activities of prisoners.
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and accurately complete records.
• Ability to read and accurately document text and statistical information.
• Ability to operate a typewriter, fax, copier, police radio, and other specialized clerical police equipment.
• Ability to apply first aid and artificial resuscitation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language aptitude in Armenian, Korean, Spanish, or American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the proper custody and care of inmates and arrestees, addressing medical needs, sanitary living conditions, proper diets, and legal assistance as required by law.
• Receive, search, book, and release prisoners.
• Physically control and restrain uncooperative prisoners using approved techniques.
• Perform tasks within policy guidelines, established procedures, directives, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Conduct local and outside agency checks for outstanding wants or warrants of arrestees using fingerprint systems and law enforcement databases.
• Fingerprint and photograph prisoners.
• Check-in and release personal property.
• Routinely inspect the jail to ensure security, cleanliness, and general maintenance.
• Supervise prisoner visitation.
• Transport prisoners to and from courts, line-ups, cells, and other locations.
• Perform functions related to court arraignments.
• Prepare and serve meals for prisoners.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports, both manually and electronically.
• Provide information and other non-enforcement police services to the public.
• Make referrals or otherwise handle public inquiries.
• Operate modern office equipment including computers with related software.
• Operate a police radio, Live Scan fingerprint system, and other specialized clerical law enforcement equipment.
• Perform routine clerical functions related to the jail facility and persons in custody.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.
• Use a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for emergency rescue or evacuation.
• Work various shift assignments.
• Work overtime with little or no notice.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Drive on City business.

Benefits

• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Communicable Disease, and First Aid Certificates from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services Department, within one month of appointment.
• A California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) approved Adult Corrections Officer Core training course within one year of appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED