Job Details
Salary: $30.13 - $38.58 Hourly
Location : City of Brea-Civic Center
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-00021
Department: Police
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
*CURRENT VACANCIES ARE PART-TIME REGULAR, 36 HOURS PER WEEK*
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time; all interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Processes the admission and release of persons in custody including preparing booking reports and release forms, fingerprinting, photographing and safeguarding property entrusted to their care. Prepare reports at the station not requiring the presence of a sworn police officer. On an assigned shift, patrols designated areas on foot or in a vehicle; enforces parking regulations and issues citations for violations. Assist other police department personnel in a variety of duties; and perform other related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Jailer
General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant or Lieutenant.
Technical or functional supervision may be provided by other sworn police personnel.
Responsibilities may include indirect supervision of clerical or part-time staff.
Examples of Duties
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.)
Receives, books, photographs, searches, fingerprints, and completes records checks of incoming prisoners.
Obtains personal history and medical information from prisoners and completes the necessary paperwork.
Inventories, books, stores, and releases property to owners.
Maintains physical control of prisoners using minimal restraint techniques.
Assumes responsibility for the welfare and safety of all prisoners within the City jail facility; perform security, safety, and health checks of persons and facilities.
May administer tests to determine intoxication.
Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of jail.
Releases prisoners by issuing citations, receiving bail or preparing them for transportation to Orange County Jail.
Completes all booking paperwork in writing or by inputting it into a computer.
Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle to enforce parking regulations.
Issues citations for parking violations, double parking, violation of the overnight parking ordinance, and illegal parking in red zones, bus zones, load zones and other restricted parking areas.
Performs front desk duties; which can include receiving and responding to citizen inquires regarding criminal, civil, and traffic problems, as well as miscellaneous incidents; and assist the public, answers questions and refers difficult problems to other personnel or referral agencies when appropriate.
Prepare crime incident, traffic collision, and miscellaneous police reports.
Find additional information in the Jailer job description.
Typical Qualifications
Experience and Education
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities and enable the individual to successfully perform the duties of the position. A typical combination is:
Experience
One to two years experience in a position with substantial public contact and/or a police related field.
Education
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. An associate of arts degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminology, pubic administration, public relations, or a related field is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Possession of or ability to obtain the following within first year of employment: certification of completion of Title 15 Court and Temporary Holding Facilities Training; certification in the use of chemical weapons and conducted energy devices.
Other
Must have no felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
Supplemental Information
TO BE CONSIDERED
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit to submit a City of Brea electronic employment application.
Electronic applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City of Brea employment application. The City of Brea cannot accept responsibility for notifying candidates of incomplete applications. It is the candidate's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Shall consist of two phases: (If you should need assistance in completing the employment application or in participating in the selection process, please notify Human Resources prior to the filing deadline or as soon as possible).
Phase One - Application Review: The first phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, may be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process.
Phase Two - Oral Appraisal Interview: Candidates who receive a minimum score of 70% on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for Jailer. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established, the Police Department may conduct follow-up assessments.
Prospective candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a contingent offer of employment, prospective candidates must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological examination, and provide proof of legal work status. All new employees will be fingerprinted as a part of the employment process and a criminal history check will be conducted with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
THE CITY OF BREA RECRUITS, PROMOTES, AND HIRES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR CONDITION, GENETIC INFORMATION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, EXCEPT IN THOSE SPECIFIC INSTANCES WHEREBY A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION DEMANDS OTHERWISE. THE CITY OF BREA HIRES ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS OR LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED ALIENS.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Brea offers a generous benefit package for eligible employees for the Part-time Employment and Benefits Policy members, including:
SALARY RANGE: Composed of seven (7) steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
RETIREMENT: In lieu of a social security contribution, all part-time regular and part-time intermittent employees that are not in the CalPERS retirement system must participate in the City's 457 deferred compensation program. The mandatory minimum contribution is seven and a half percent (7.5%).
HEALTH INSURANCE: Certain part-time employees may be eligible to participate in the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) Program for medical insurance. To be eligible, employees must meet CalPERS PEMHCA requirements (e.g., must work at least half-time and have a permanent appointment or a "limited term" appointment with a duration of more than six months.) Effective January 1, 2021, the City's contribution toward CalPERS health insurance premiums for these eligible and participating part-time employees shall be $149 per month.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS: Part-time regular employees may participate in the City's dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical/dependent programs, short term disability, critical illness, cancer, accident or pet insurances.
BILINGUAL PAY: $0.58 per hour for eligible languages in addition to English.
HOLIDAYS: Part-time regular employees shall be paid four (4) hours for regularly scheduled work days any of the holidays listed in their employment and benefits policy.
GENERAL LEAVE: Part-time Regular/ Intermittent employees may earn and/or accrue vacation and sick leave time based on their employment and benefits policy.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Part-Time Employment and Benefits Policy click on: Click on the links under "Part-Time Classifications" or "Part-Time Employment and Benefits Policy.
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Did you retire from an agency under the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)?
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How many years of experience do you possess in a position with substantial public contact and/or police related field?
- None
- One year
- Two or more years
03
Have you received training and/or certification in the use of chemical weapons and/or conducted energy devices?
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If you answered "yes" to question #3, please provide details. If you answered "no", please type N/A.
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Do you acknowledge that you must obtain a certificate of completion of Title 15 Court and Temporary Holding Facilities training, chemical weapons training, and conducted energy device training within the first year of employment?
Required Question