Police Custody Officer Trainee
City of Glendale, CA
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Job summary
The City of Glendale seeks a Police Custody Officer Trainee for a non-sworn, at-will, full-time position. Trainees participate in training leading to progressively responsible tasks in the Police Custody Bureau, including the STC Core Course with promotion contingent upon successful academy completion.
Under supervision, the trainee handles prisoner custody, transport, and health and safety; education and CPR/First Aid are required within one year of appointment.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Graduation from STC Adult Corrections Officer Core Course is required within one year of appointment.
- CPR and First Aid certificates required within one year of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.
- Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
- Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet performance standards by end of probationary period; work overtime as needed.
- Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Foster teamwork and establish effective working relationships.
- Communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
- Operate position-related software, equipment and tools safely.
- Participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by following City cybersecurity policies.
Skills
Education
Job description
OPEN EXAMINATION - NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT FOR POLICE CUSTODY OFFICER TRAINEE IS AN UNCLASSIFIED, NON-CIVIL SERVICE, AT-WILL FULL TIME POSITION. WHILE EMPLOYED, THE INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED WILL RECEIVE THE SAME SALARY, BENEFITS AND LEAVE ACCRUALS AS COMPARABLE SALARIED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES.
Job Description: This non-sworn trainee classification participates in training work leading to progressively responsible tasks in the Police Custody Bureau. Incumbents attend an approved law enforcement sponsored California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Adult Corrections Officer Core Course (California Standards for Corrections, Title 15). Promotion to the classification of Police Custody Officer is contingent upon successful completion of academy training and fulfillment of all established training requirements within one year of employment. Under close supervision, this classification operates and maintains prisoner custody facilities, processes and cares for the health, safety and welfare, and transport of individuals in custody. This classification performs a variety of standard or routine duties in the booking, control, and custodial care of inmates.
Classification Code: 3340
This position reports to a Police Custody Shift Supervisor or other Police supervisors/managers.
In the City of Glendale, all positions are responsible for excellent performance in the following areas:
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period. Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.
Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner. Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Foster a teamwork environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Give and receive direction in English. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.
Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduation from approved law enforcement sponsored California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Adult Corrections Officer Core Course is required within one year of appointment. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certificates from authorized providers is required within one year of appointment.
A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
Work is primarily performed indoors. Work is performed on a 24-hour rotating shift. Evening work will be required. Weekend or holiday work will be required. Emergency response may be required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbents must:
- Meet State of California Standards and Training for Corrections minimum physical fitness requirements
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Stand/sit for long periods of time
- Work in confined quarters for extended periods of time.
The City of Glendale values quality customer service and takes pride in the exceptional service provided by every employee. As a part of the Glendale team, we are dedicated to delivering courteous, considerate, and personalized attention to our diverse community and to one another. Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy.
Click here to view the complete class specification outlining all job duties and requirements:
The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance. The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.
01 What is your highest level of education?
- Some High School (no diploma)
- High School or equivalent
- Some College (with at least 30 college units completed)
- Some College (with at least 60 college units completed)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the Above
02 Do you have a valid California Class C drivers license?
- Yes
- No
- No, but I have a valid driver's license in the state I reside in
03 If you currently work for a public agency or have worked for one in the last 5 years, please list your position title as well as your final monthly salary or hourly wage for that position.
04 Within the salary range as identified on this bulletin, what are your salary expectations for this position?
05 How did you FIRST learn about this position?
- City of Glendale Website
- Visited Human Resources in person
- Currently a City employee
- GTV6
- Indeed
- Glassdoor
- Other
- Required Question
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