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LEAD JAILER

City of Burbank, CA - 4.8 Burbank, CA Job Details Full-time $66,604.46 - $91,814.84 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Inmate crisis intervention techniques Physical security Patient resuscitation Record keeping Computer operation Biometric systems Staff supervision Management Safety regulations Writing skills Copy machines Employee relationship building Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Correctional restraint device usage First Aid Certification Non-CDL Class C Fax machines Public safety procedures Experience working with incarcerated individuals Basic firearms training Safety equipment Detainment procedures Typing Inmate behavior management techniques Physical safety enforcement Faxing Training Respirator First aid and CPR Full Job Description Under general supervision, to plan and supervise the activities of a City jail facility; ensure the safety and well-being of assigned personnel, inmates, and arrestees; assist the Jail Manager with overall supervision of the jail; and perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards:

Knowledge of the safety standards, laws, and regulations regarding the detention and care of prisoners; principles and practices of sound personnel supervision; Live Scan and ink fingerprinting processes; spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in working with various segments of the population, defusing highly emotional and stressful situations; discerning dangerous situations; exercising safe, effective, and approved physical restraint tactics; properly using PPE and SCBA; operating modern computers and related software; exercising independent judgement and decision making skills based on standard policy or working procedures. Ability to follow oral and written directions; learn, comprehend, and apply departmental policies and rules, laws, and other regulations; maintain security, control, and custody of prisoners in a jail facility; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; operate a police vehicle safely; learn and utilize proper safety practices; effectively supervise activities of prisoners; prepare, maintain, and accurately complete records; read and accurately document text and statistical information; operate a typewriter, fax, copier, police radio, and other specialized clerical police equipment; apply first aid and artificial resuscitation; apply first aid and artificial resuscitation; effectively supervise, train, and evaluate employees; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education/Training:

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and three years of recent, full-time, paid experience as a jailer or equivalent at a law enforcement agency.

Special Conditions & Requirements :

At least 21 years of age at time of appointment. Employees in this classification will be required to comply with the American National Standards Institute's requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection; possess and maintain physical condition required to perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to lift, pull, lower, and carry irregularly-shaped items and items weighing up to 50 pounds; bend in all directions; climb stairs and ladders; stoop; kneel; reach; twist; squeeze with arms and hands; stand for extended periods of time.

License & Certificates:

A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment; valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Communicable Disease, and First Aid Certificates from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services Department, within one month of appointment; California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Adult Corrections Officer Core training certificate within one year of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.

Supplemental Information Desirable Conditions:

Bilingual language aptitude in Armenian, Korean, Spanish, or American Sign Language; an associate's degree in business administration, public administration, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field; teaching and supervisory experience. This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA) The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.