• Job Description

  Req#: 4539873

  The City of Glendora is looking to add a responsible and professional team player to our Police Department to fill a critical position as a police Jailer. Jailers serve as the go to professionals for day-to-day operations of our 24-hour jail facility.

  Jailer is a professional staff position with a commitment to integrity; it is a career that upholds the rules and laws of facility operations while protecting the welfare of those in our custody. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and reasoning skills. A successful candidate will demonstrate solid judgement, tact and calm in sometimes volatile situations.

  Under general supervision, operates the City jail; processes and books prisoners; monitors the condition and status of individuals held in custody; completes related forms; performs other related work as assigned.

  Some of the typical duties of the Jailer include but are not limited to the following:

  • Books, photographs, strip searches, and takes fingerprints and/or DNA samples of incoming prisoners; obtains information from prisoners and completes forms regarding medical background and other matters;; observes prisoner’s physical and mental state to determine proper cell placement or need for medical or other attention; transports prisoners; performs blood alcohol testing and obtains breath samples using an Intoximeter; escorts prisoners to a cell; provides for telephone calls and visitations.
  • Catalogs property brought into jail; books, stores, and maintains evidence; releases property to owners.
  • Monitors the activities and condition of prisoners in the jail; physically controls prisoners as required; calls for medical or other assistance; prepares and delivers meals; distributes mail; inspects cells for safety and cleanliness including light housekeeping duties.
  • Checks files and uses a computer to locate warrants and to obtain criminal history; registers arsonists, sex and narcotics offenders; receives, records, and accounts for bail money.
  • Inventories and orders jail supplies.
  • Assigns bail; receives and reviews bail forms for consistency with regulations; releases prisoners after accepting bail; receives, records, and accounts for bail money.
  • Transports prisoners to and from court or other prisoner holding facilities.
  • Provides temporary assignment and vacation relief for other staff which may include assisting in the Records, Dispatch or Facility Operations Divisions.

  Education and/or Experience

  High school graduation or equivalent plus three years of employment experience requiring extensive customer or public contact. Prior experience as a jailer or working in a custodial environment is desirable.

  Knowledge and Skill Levels

  Working knowledge of basic office procedures; English, both written and oral; ability to learn and understand law enforcement practices and procedures.

  Special Requirements

  Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record during the course of employment. May be required to obtain a Class B California driver’s license.

  Successful completion of the Corrections Officer Training Program as prescribed by the Department and the State of California within one year of appointment.

  Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of appointment, certification to use the Intoximeter breath machine.

  Test: 7/18/24-7/21/24
  Interview: TBD

• About the company

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