JAILER

City of Burbank (CA) • Burbank, CA

298d

About The Position

Under supervision, to operate a City jail facility; ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and arrestees; and perform related work as required. Safeguards the proper custody and care of inmates and arrestees, addressing medical needs, sanitary living conditions, proper diets, and legal assistance as required by law; receives, searches, books, and releases prisoners; physically controls and restrains uncooperative prisoners using approved techniques; performs tasks within policy guidelines, established procedures, directives, and applicable local, state, and federal laws; conducts local and outside agency checks for outstanding wants or warrants of arrestees using fingerprint systems and law enforcement databases; fingerprints and photographs prisoners; checks-in and releases personal property; routinely inspects the jail to ensure that the security, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the facility is maintained; supervises prisoner visitation; transports prisoners to and from courts, line-ups, cells, and other locations; performs functions related to court arraignments; prepares and serves meals for prisoners; prepares and maintains records and reports, both manually and electronically; provides information and other non-enforcement police services to the public; makes referrals or otherwise handles public inquiries; operates modern office equipment including, but not limited to computers with related software; operates a police radio, Live Scan fingerprint system, and other specialized clerical law enforcement equipment; performs routine clerical functions related to the jail facility and persons in custody; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate; uses a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for emergency rescue or evacuation; works various shift assignments; works overtime with little or no notice; performs related duties as required; drives on City business.