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.
Candidates who successfully complete all portions of the selection process will be placed on an Eligibility List for a period of six (6) months unless otherwise extended.
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.
Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be one year of responsible experience in a position that includes high public contact and training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college courses in criminal justice or a related field and at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
Required License or Certificate: A valid California driver's license. Successful completion of an Adult Corrections Officer Academy which meets all requirements of the California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) within one year of hire. Individuals who have previously completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Academy Course will be required to successfully complete the Adult Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course within one year of hire.
The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the Community, is dedicated to providing community policing, with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. Chula Vista Police Department Employees will provide fair, courteous, and compassionate service to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.
