JAILER

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a dispatcher to support police operations. The role involves monitoring logs, maintaining order, and preparing detainee paperwork with fingerprinting and photography as needed.

The candidate will process detainees during intake and transfer, verify signatures, manage belongings, and safeguard property while answering public inquiries and providing dispatch support across phones and CAD systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard broadcasting procedures and rules and standard radio or telephone communications receiving and transmitting equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; operate computers and office equipment quickly and accurately.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain log on the computer; maintain order and discipline in the facility; prepare reports and transfer paperwork for detainees; fingerprint and photograph detainees.
• Process detainees during intake and release; obtain signatures; check in personal belongings and safeguard property.
• Clean the facility and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Answer general inquiries from the public in person or by phone.
• Take reports and input information into the police CAD system.
• Provide general dispatch support including phones, messages, faxes and call entry; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Staff instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD system

Radio equipment

Computers

Job description

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general supervision from a Police SergeantMay exercise functional and technical supervision over less experienced staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to City attendance and punctuality policies demonstrating dependability.
• Adheres to all City safety policies (protective equipment, pre-duty precautions checklist, etc.) to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self, others, or property.
• Adheres to department dress code policies to present a professional appearance. Should exhibit appropriate grooming and attire for the position and responsibility.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain log on the computer; maintains order and discipline in the facility; makes reports of incidents; reviews legal documents pertaining to detainees and takes necessary actions, preparing for transfers to another facility; fingerprints and photographs all detainees.
• In processes/ out processes detainees; obtains signature from detainees on required documents; checks in detainees personal belongings and safe guards that property. Cares for detainees; feeds and checks on each detainee's welfare at regular intervals.
• Cleans the facility and insures the equipment is well maintained and in working order; maintains the supplies associated with the facility.
• Answers general inquiries from the public in person or by phone.
• Takes reports and information regarding criminal offenses and generated reports in police computer system.
• Provides general dispatch support including answering phones, taking messages sending/receiving faxes and entering calls into the CAD system.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Standard broadcasting procedures and rules and standard radio or telephone communications receiving and transmitting equipment. Become familiar with geographic features and streets of the City. Department procedures and policies, and those of the other user agencies.Public safety classifications codes and computer commands.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively verbally and in writingUse computers, cameras and other electronic devices in accordance with their duties. Operate all communication equipment and office equipment quickly and accurately. Instruct new employees.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 18 years of age or older, and a High School Diploma or GED.