Jailer

City of Huntington Park•Huntington Park, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of Police Management, this non-sworn, non-peace officer, uniformed position operates the Police Department jail facility; receives and processes prisoners; books, photographs and fingerprints arrestees; maintains records related to arrestees in custody; may be assigned to work night shifts, weekends, holidays, or other unusual hours; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or attainment of GED (General Education Degree) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination) Certificate of Proficiency.
Two (2) years of experience in general office work or working with the public.
A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Must pass a Police Departments background check.
Requires wearing uniforms and working in closely situated working area.
Must demonstrate the ability to type at least 20 words per minute accurately.
Possess skills to process general correspondence, spread sheets, and reports using a personal computer and software application
Type 20 words per minute.
Work within and established chain of command organizational structure.
Deal effectively with often hostile and/or intoxicated persons gaining compliance to instruction through verbal persuasion.
Perform prisoner searches when circumstances required.
Act in a decisive manner using good judgment, common sense and reason.
Read, write and comprehend written and oral directions.
Learn and understand policies, procedures, rules, instructions, police literature, together with an aptitude for Law Enforcement work.
Learn and utilize highly specialized software to enter and retrieve data.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work effectively with other employees.
Stay composed and work in stressful conditions.
Remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations.
Handle confidential information with discretion.
Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.
Work in confined quarters for extended period of time.
Effectively handle stressful situations.
Work overtime as requested.
Establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Successfully complete an approved Formalized Course Academy of Instruction (California Standards and Training for Corrections, Title 15) within one (1) year from date of hire.
Submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work.
Provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Successfully pass a Police background investigation, a thorough reference check/employment verification, and a pre-employment medical exam including an alcohol/drug test.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Knowledge of correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary.
Knowledge of filing systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the receiving, searching, fingerprinting, photographing, and transportation of arrestees in custody
Observes and checks persons in custody to assure their health and safety
Issues food, supplies, and medicine if prescribed
Stores accounts for and returns personal property of persons in custody
Receives and accounts for bail monies
Accurately and completely prepare receipts, reports, forms, logs and makes computer entries and inquiries necessary in the processing of handling arrested persons and prisoners including citations
May be required to testify in court
Processes prisoners for release
Disseminates information to court employees, police employees, bonds persons and family members
Assists in preparing prisoners for court appearances and in transporting and releasing prisoners to the custody of the court, other agencies or from custody
Maintain a safe and secure jail facility and account for all arrestees in custody
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position, that they are performed in a safe, and efficient manner
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires