Police Booking Officer

Citrus Heights, CA
Citrus Heights Police Department

Salary: $32.57 – $40.67 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under general direction of the Police Commander, perform prisoner bookings and other law enforcement services as required; transport prisoners from the field to the police station or jail and vice versa. Process criminal registrants. Transport prisoners from one law enforcement facility to another. Conduct limited, law enforcement functions at the direction of the Watch Commander, to include enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City, County and State.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform all functions related to the booking and transportation of arrestees and the processing of criminal registrants. This will include, but not be limited to, taking fingerprints, completing forms and citations, photographing arrestees, computer data entry, searching prisoners, feeding prisoners, communicating with prisoners, and inventorying prisoner property.
  • Drive marked and unmarked police vehicles to and from various locations, to include local crime scenes, County Jail, local and county hospitals, mental health facilities, other law enforcement facilities, and other locations as directed by the Watch Commander.
  • Prepare formal descriptive reports of, and provide testimony about potentially, suspected, or actually harmful or illegal conditions or activities, and of actions taken in response to such conditions or activities, for use by the Department and other public agencies.
  • Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, batons, handcuffs, flares, pepper sprays, electrical weapons, breath testing equipment and others according to established procedures; maintain proficiency in driving and the use of firearms; utilize a computer to research information and prepare reports.
  • Communicate with other City personnel, law enforcement agencies, outside organizations and the community to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
  • Respond to court subpoenas and testify in court concerning investigations assisted on, conducted and arrests made in the course of assigned duties.
  • Provide first aid, CPR and rescue services in the jail, or at crime scenes, accidents and other emergency situations.
  • Participate in various in-service training programs; attend various meetings as assigned.

Requirements:

  • One (1) year of experience in law enforcement or corrections is highly desirable.
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Specialized training or college level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable.
  • Level III Police Reserve status (or higher) at the time of appointment.
  • May need to possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.