COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER- JAIL

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER

• JAIL 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Inglewood, CA 90301 $30.80
• $43.63 an hour
• Full-time

CITY OF INGLEWOOD 37

reviews $30.80

• $43.63 an hour
• Full-time JOB Under close supervision, receives, tags, processes, and monitors prisoners.

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ILLUSTRATIVE

ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. TASKSReceives, tags, processes, and monitors prisoners; Removes and returns prisoner property upon arrival and departure to and from jail; Creates record forms indicating arrest charge, personal property, court date, and description of the prisoner;Fingerprints inmates for identification purposes; Prepares court documents for public records;Prepares and serves meals to inmates; Accounts for inmates maintain security and safety of prisoners while confined to Inglewood jails; Searches prisoners for illegal substances or unsafe, unauthorized items; Escorts prisoners to housing locations.

QUALIFICATIONSA

high school diploma or equivalent, AND one (1) year of experience in law enforcement, security, or related field. Must pass the S.T.C. Jailer Core Course for certification purposes during the probationary period and possess at the time of application. The Department may require other certifications of Corrections during employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER

CHARACTERISTICSKnowledge of governing law enforcement, record and file management, precautionary safety techniques, and conflict resolution methods; Skilled in exercising sound judgment in routine and stressful situations, following and providing oral and written instructions, and in establishing and maintaining professional relationships; Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, remain calm and professional in challenging and stressful situations, speak English and a second language (Spanish) is highly desirable, maintain confidentiality, and work as a team and independently with limited supervision. Proficient in using a personal computer, including MS Office and other industry-related software. Must be able to type 25 wpm (net)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an indoor environment. Requires frequent standing, walking, and bending, and the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a grown adult; stoop, twist, squat/kneel, crawl, run, grasp, repeatedly bend and move wrists, use both hands, legs, and feet, speak, hear, and understand radio communications. Incumbents may be exposed to potential physical harm from dangerous suspects or criminals, infectious diseases, and life-threatening situations.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose experience best meets the city's needs will be invited to participate in the examination for this position. Candidates must have access to a computer with internet, video, and audio capabilities to participate in our examination process. The examination may consist of one or more of the following: (1) Training & Experience Evaluation, (2) Writing Exercise, and (3) Qualifications Appraisal Interview with a panel of subject matter experts. Candidates must receive a score of 70 or higher to have their names placed on the active eligibility list for one year. The top three ranks on the Eligibility List will have their application materials forwarded to the hiring authority for a selection interview.

Applicants applying for positions assigned to the Police Department will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including a credit check, polygraph examination, and medical evaluation, prior to being offered an official appointment to the position.

Must be available to work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies or natural disasters as requested. The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.