JAILER

City of Burbank; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burbank is seeking a dedicated jail facility operator to safeguard inmates and arrestees, perform prisoner intake and processing, and maintain accurate records. This role involves coordinating with courts, handling sensitive information, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Candidates must meet education and licensing requirements, pass examinations, and be able to work various shifts, including overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• Valid California Class “C” driver’s license at appointment; CPR/First Aid certificates within one month.
• BSCC Adult Corrections Officer Core training within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a City jail facility and ensure safety and well-being of inmates and arrestees.
• Receive, search, book, and release prisoners; transfer to courts and other locations.
• Conduct checks for warrants; fingerprint and photograph prisoners; maintain records and reports.
• Provide information and non-enforcement services to the public; assist with court arraignments and prisoner transport.
• Use PPE and SCBA, and operate specialized clerical police equipment.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Live Scan fingerprinting

Police radio

Job description

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:

Week of 10/19/26 - Written examination
Week of 11/02/26 - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

The City of Burbank is also currently hiring for Lateral Jailer. Please see position titled "Jailer - Lateral" for details.

PLEASE NOTE: Any candidate who withdraws, fails to appear or fails at any part of the testing process, will be subject to the 90-Day waiting period for re-application for this position.

Under supervision, to operate a City jail facility; ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and arrestees; and perform related work as required.

Safeguards the proper custody and care of inmates and arrestees, addressing medical needs, sanitary living conditions, proper diets, and legal assistance as required by law; receives, searches, books, and releases prisoners; physically controls and restrains uncooperative prisoners using approved techniques; performs tasks within policy guidelines, established procedures, directives, and applicable local, state, and federal laws; conducts local and outside agency checks for outstanding wants or warrants of arrestees using fingerprint systems and law enforcement databases; fingerprints and photographs prisoners; checks-in and releases personal property; routinely inspects the jail to ensure that the security, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the facility is maintained; supervises prisoner visitation; transports prisoners to and from courts, line‑ups, cells, and other locations; performs functions related to court arraignments; prepares and serves meals for prisoners; prepares and maintains records and reports, both manually and electronically; provides information and other non‑enforcement police services to the public; makes referrals or otherwise handles public inquiries; operates modern office equipment including, but not limited to computers with related software; operates a police radio, Live Scan fingerprint system, and other specialized clerical law enforcement equipment; performs routine clerical functions related to the jail facility and persons in custody; uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate; uses a self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for emergency rescue or evacuation; works various shift assignments; works overtime with little or no notice; performs related duties as required; drives on City business.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of law enforcement standards, laws, and regulations regarding the detention and care of prisoners; safe operation of motor vehicles; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skill in working with various segments of the population, defusing highly emotional and stressful situations; discerning dangerous situations; exercising safe, operating modern computers and related software.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions; 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 Live Scan and ink fingerprinting processes; properly use PPE and SCBA; 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; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education/Training:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Special Conditions & Requirements:

At least 18 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; a California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) approved Adult Corrections Officer Core training course within one year of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.

Desirable Qualifications:

Bilingual language aptitude in Armenian, Korean, Spanish, or American Sign Language.