Jailer

Salary: $22.37 – $27.19 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or Lieutenant, processes the admission and release of persons in custody including preparing booking reports and release forms, fingerprinting, photographing and safeguarding property entrusted to their care; prepares reports at the station not requiring the presence of a sworn police officer, and performs other related duties, as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Receives, books, photographs, searches, fingerprints, and completes records checks of incoming prisoners; obtains personal history and medical information from prisoners and completes the necessary paperwork;
• Inventories, books, stores, and releases property to owners;
• Maintains physical control of prisoners using minimal restraint techniques; assumes responsibility for the welfare and safety of all prisoners within the City jail facility; perform security, safety, and health checks of persons and facilities; may administer tests to determine intoxication;
• Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of jail; releases prisoners by issuing citations, receiving bail or preparing them for transportation to Downey Court or Los Angeles County Jail; completes all booking paperwork in writing or by inputting it into a computer.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
• Two (2) years of experience in a position with substantial public contact and/or police related field is desirable.
• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminology, public administration, public relations, or a related field is desirable.
• Must have valid class “C” California Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain certification of completion of an accredited Jail Academy within one year of employment.