Jailer (Female Applicants Only) at City of Pomona, CA
City of Pomona, CA · Pomona, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Pomona
About the Department
This opening is seeking female applicants to supervise female inmates in the Pomona Police Department Jail.
Male candidates on a current list do not need to reapply because that list remains active
APPLY IMMEDIATELY - APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Male candidates on a current list do not need to reapply because that list remains active
APPLY IMMEDIATELY - APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
The Pomona Police Department offers a challenging career for individuals dedicated to serving and protecting the community. Currently, the City is currently seeking female Jailer applicants who will, under general supervision, perform a variety of duties involved in providing for the security, health, and safety of inmates and staff at the City's jail facility.
Position Overview: As a Jailer, you'll work to manage a variety of responsibilities that are essential for maintaining order and safety within the jail. Your role will involve processing and monitoring inmates, performing security checks, and providing critical support to our police officers. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a difference in the community.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for the Jailer position is a decisive professional who excels in maintaining order and safety within a secure environment. They possess a strong understanding of safety practices, record-keeping procedures, and effective communication techniques, combined with the ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds. With a commitment to professionalism, they are skilled in handling emergency situations, managing evidence and property, and adhering to policies and regulations critical to jail operations.
- Impactful Work: Play a critical role in the safety and security of your community.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative setting.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within the Police Department.
- Training and Development: Receive comprehensive training to equip you for success.
- Financial Growth: All employees will receive a 5% increase on October 1, 2026.
Physical Agility Test and Written Exam: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Position Duties
The City is seeking a candidate who is dedicated to public service and has a combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education and Experience:
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalency. College courses work in criminal justice is desirable.
- One year of responsible work experience.
- Work experience in a law enforcement environment is desirable.
License or Certificate:
- Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license.
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certificates.
- Must obtain a State of California Corrections Officer Core Course Certificate within 12 months of employment.
- Must obtain a PC832 Certificate within 12 months of employment.
New hires must successfully complete a Jailer CORE Correctional Academy approved by the Corrections Standards Authority and obtain a PC 832 certificate. If you possess either certificate, please attach to the online application.
To excel in this position, the candidate must possess a set of core competencies. These competencies include, but are not limited to the following:
- Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
Minimum Qualifications
- Process and monitor inmates; receive, book, fingerprint, and photograph prisoners; perform prisoner classification and medical screening; determine inmate identity; verify and prepare custody verification forms for prisoners requiring medical treatment while in custody; properly collect D.N.A. from individuals.
- Assume responsibility for the welfare and safety of all prisoners within the City jail facility; perform security, safety, and health checks of persons and facilities by conducting routine inspections.
- Oversee the preparation of meals for those in custody; order and maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
- Prepare prisoners for court arraignment by completing required booking forms, attaching copies of warrants, holds, and medical forms, returning clothing items, sealing prisoner property, and searching and handcuffing inmates prior to transportation to Court; transport prisoners to and from Court.
- Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to jail operations. Maintain supplies for Patrol including film, flares, mileage books, repair log (bogus operandi - B.O.) books, blankets, and resuscitators; receive and ensure all weapons are safety stored.
- Assist Officers with belligerent prisoners and ensure safe handling.
- Maintain an audio/video surveillance of booking counter.
- Secure and release prisoners' property to authorized persons.
- Handle visitations for prisoners by family, ministry, and attorneys. Maintain the cleanliness of the jail; perform minor jail and facility maintenance; clean and maintain jail laundry; assist trustees with laundry for prisoners.
- Perform administrative support duties in other sections and bureaus within the Department as assigned.
- Assist with subpoena service and document, package and message delivery.
- Process prisoner releases by accepting bail and issuing notices to appear; process paperwork and documents used within the jail facility.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to perform the following physical demands: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.; in addition to the physical demands listed above, exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, violent behavior, and jail hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; and availability for shift work, irregular work schedules and overtime.
Other Qualifications
APPLICATIONS Applicants must complete an online application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered for the position. Applicants are urged to fully describe their education and experience, as applications will be screened to a reasonable number of most qualified. Applicants deemed as most qualified are based upon a competitive evaluation of information provided on their application. Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application, including the supplemental questions. A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Application qualifying. The examination procedure may consist of a physical agility exam (pass/fail), written exam (pass/fail), and an oral interview.
The Physical Agility and Written Exams are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Testing details to follow if selected to continue in the process.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. These questions are important to the screening process, and therefore, incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process, so please complete them accurately. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Application qualifying. The examination procedure may consist of a physical agility exam (pass/fail), written exam (pass/fail), and an oral interview.
The Physical Agility and Written Exams are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Testing details to follow if selected to continue in the process.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. These questions are important to the screening process, and therefore, incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process, so please complete them accurately. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Final candidates will be subject to a background interview with the Police Chief or his designee, background investigation, medical examination and a drug screen. Failure to receive a recommendation to hire at any phase will result in disqualification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. City of Pomona hiring process and physical agility requirements: Click on this link for PD Recruitments and scroll to the bottom for Jailer
2. Candidate Orientation Booklet - Adult Corrections Officer: BSCC Information
