Jailer

Jailer - Full-Time

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the full-time position of Jailer in the Police Department.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and supervise arrestees within the jail facility while maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment.
• Control entry and exit to the jail, process bookings, conduct interviews, and perform inmate classification and housing assignments.
• Search arrestees and jail cells for drugs, weapons, and other contraband; inspect the facility to ensure cleanliness and compliance with Title 15 standards.
• Complete booking paperwork, maintain logs and records, prepare reports, and operate computer systems to access and update criminal justice information.
• Secure and inventory arrestee property and monies, respond to public inquiries, and enforce jail rules, departmental policies, and applicable regulations.
• Transport arrestees and assist with related departmental support functions, including traffic control, public facility lockups, and animal impounds.
• Train newly hired Jailers and provide day-to-day operational guidance to lower-level staff.
• Perform other departmental office, administrative, and support duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Integrity and Ethics
• Effective Judgement
• Public Relations Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Good Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Safety Consciousness
• Legal Knowledge

Schedule: Must be available to work a varied shift schedule, which will encompass weekdays, weekends, evenings, daytime hours, and holidays.

Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review on Monday, August 3, 2026.