This is a non-sworn position that processes, guards, secures and confines all persons who have been detained, arrested or put under protective custody into the Chula Vista Police Department City Jail (50-bed); work with others to provide efficient jail-related services to sworn peace officers and other staff; and to perform other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: book, process, photograph and fingerprints inmates; search incoming inmates for weapons and contraband; prepare arrest packets including checking criminal history backgrounds using a variety of law enforcement related computer software; process any evidence collected from prisoners; maintain order in holding facilities; restrain combative prisoners and attend to injured prisoners when necessary; complete jail reports should an incident occur in the jail facility; provide detailed information to watch commander; handle prisoners in accordance with Title 15 and 24 CCR; segregate inmates when necessary; confine juveniles in separate holding areas; provide prisoner information to other law enforcement agencies or facility personnel; assist arresting officers with DUI tests (breathalyzer); transport prisoners to South County Courthouse, San Diego County Jail, Las Colinas Women's Detention Facility, San Diego Juvenile Hall or other required facility; guard prisoners in the hospital before transfer to county detention facilities as required; maintain jail security; keep a safe and sanitary jail facility (including all interview rooms, report rooms, "DUI" rooms, and holding cells); maintain jail supplies, first aid kits, film, ink, print cards, gloves, paper suits, blankets and other miscellaneous supplies; secure prisoners personal property; coordinate and supervise daily inmate meals distribution; complete various clerical reports including booking reports, detention cards, and jail logs, juvenile logs and injured prisoner reports; edit and process incoming teletype information messages regarding out of county or state warrants and bulletins; maintain and update the Jail's Policy and Procedure Manual; follow bail schedules and receive and process bail monies and/or bonds; sound and/or respond to alarms; prepare frozen entrees and serve meals to inmates; conduct perimeter security checks; coordinate the release of prisoners; create photo lineups; maintain Jail Control Room as required; and perform related duties as assigned.