Police Custody Officer Trainee

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This unclassified, non-civil-service, at-will, full-time trainee position participates in training for progressively responsible work in the Police Custody Bureau. The trainee attends an approved law-enforcement-sponsored California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Adult Corrections Officer Core Course. Promotion to Police Custody Officer depends on successful academy completion and fulfillment of all established training requirements within one year of employment. Under close supervision, the trainee operates and maintains prisoner custody facilities; processes, cares for, and transports individuals in custody; and performs routine booking, control, and custodial-care duties. The position reports to a Police Custody Shift Supervisor or other Police supervisors or managers. Work is primarily indoors on a 24-hour rotating shift. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required, and emergency response may be required at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires meeting California STC minimum physical fitness requirements, lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, standing or sitting for long periods, and working in confined quarters for extended periods. City employees are expected to provide exceptional customer service; uphold ethical standards; develop skills and meet performance standards; work necessary hours, including authorized overtime; perform duties safely; foster teamwork and effective working relationships; communicate in English orally and in writing; use job-related software, equipment, and tools safely and effectively; and follow cybersecurity policies and practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an approved law-enforcement-sponsored California STC Adult Corrections Officer Core Course within one year of appointment.
Valid CPR and First Aid certificates from authorized providers within one year of appointment.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Meet California STC minimum physical fitness requirements.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for long periods, and work in confined quarters for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Participate in training for progressively responsible duties in the Police Custody Bureau.
Attend the approved STC Adult Corrections Officer Core Course and complete academy and other established training requirements within one year of employment.
Operate and maintain prisoner custody facilities under close supervision.
Process, care for the health, safety, and welfare of, and transport individuals in custody.
Perform routine booking, control, and custodial-care duties for inmates.
Provide customer service, maintain ethical conduct, work safely, collaborate effectively, communicate in English, and use position-related equipment and software safely.
Follow City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices, and report suspicious activity.