Police Jailer

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.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

The Police Jailer is a non-sworn, journey-level class within the Police Department. Incumbents perform various duties in support of the City’s temporary holding facility operations and activities and are responsible for providing office and logistical support to the assigned management staff in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of Police Department functions and activities and the ability to perform duties independently. This class is distinguished from the Police Officer in that the latter is a sworn position and performs a variety of duties involving the protection of life and property and routinely responds to hazardous emergency calls, requiring a higher level of knowledge, skill, and training.

Examples of Duties

The following duties represent the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• 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.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies.
• Evidence retention practices and regulations.
• Police terminology and law enforcement codes.
• Safety precautions and practices necessary when working with persons in custody or arrestees.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and departmental policies, technical processes, and procedures.
• General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
• Basic first aid techniques and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
• De-escalation techniques and Use of Force principles consistent with community-based law enforcement.
• Basic arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including graphics, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high-level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

• Understand the functions, principles, and practices of municipal police services.
• Obtain necessary information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems and/or issues; collect relevant information to determine realistic options; recommend and implement appropriate course of action.
• Recognize individuals who may be experiencing medical emergencies, and respond accordingly.
• Effectively apply De-escalation techniques and Use of Force principles consistent with community-based law enforcement.
• Prepare clear and effective reports, correspondence, and other written material.
• Organize, maintain, and update office database and records systems.
• File materials alphabetically, chronologically, and numerically.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism in handling and processing of critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions independently.
• Ensure tracking and audit systems are followed and maintained.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide quality customer service.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical and ideal way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• 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.
  

  ---

  APPLY