Police Jailer

City of Orange, CA•Orange, CA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Police Jailer performs a variety of non-sworn duties in support of the processes for the safekeeping of all arrestees detained in the City's temporary holding facility, including the admission and release of persons in custody, preparing booking reports and release forms, fingerprinting, photographing, and safeguarding property entrusted to their care; prepares reports and necessary paperwork and performs a variety of general support duties related to the areas of responsibility and in support of the Police Department; transports arrestees to county jail or medical facilities; may respond to public requests; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized training in public safety support services or a related field.
One (1) year of clerical or technical work experience related to law enforcement or criminal justice.
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License with satisfactory driving record and proof of acceptable automobile insurance at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Possess and maintain an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate and CPR within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Possess and maintain a Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS) issued guard card is highly desirable, and is required within one (1) year of appointment to this position.
Possess and maintain a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Title 15 Core Course Certification is highly desirable, and is required within one (1) year of appointment to this position.

Responsibilities

Maintains custody, control, and safekeeping of arrestees detained in the City's temporary holding facility, including booking arrested persons, performing searches, taking inventory of and booking the arrestee's property, fingerprinting, and assisting with the administration of breath tests, where applicable; supervises the activities of the arrestees in the City's temporary holding facility and transports as necessary; provides daily care.
Maintains and enforces custodial facility regulations of the City's temporary holding facility; supervises arrestees during detainment; conducts periodic security checks and cell searches.
Learns and develops an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; uses law enforcement terminology.
Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of the City's temporary holding facility and adjacent areas; inventories, orders, and stocks necessary supplies.
Maintains, prepares, and processes Department and law enforcement reports and records following established formats; keeps automated and manual logs of departmental actions; distributes to the proper individual or agency; researches and compiles information from such files.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with complex Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures, including security ordinances.
May testify in court, as necessary.
Performs community-based law enforcement duties.
Assists police officers in program functions assigned, including, but not limited to, community events and similar activities.
Provides logistical support for the department's facilities and fleet.
May perform a variety of non-sworn duties as needed to assist each Division within the Police Department in support of law enforcement duties.
Performs other duties as required.