CUSTODY ASSISTANT, SHERIFF

Responsibilities Assists in supervising the conduct of inmates in sleeping quarters, during meals and bathing, at recreation, and on work assignments. Assists in instructing and overseeing the work of a group of inmates assigned to various operational, maintenance, or other rehabilitative activities. Assists in the operation of main or dormitory control booths. Assists in processing inmates for court appearances. Assists in performing administrative and operation duties such as scheduling, maintaining unit logs and records, preparing reports or memoranda, and other record keeping as directed. Controls or assists in controlling and monitoring access to attorney rooms and visiting areas. Fingerprints, photographs, and/or operates live scan machines or assists in the process of fingerprinting and photographing inmates. Issues visitor passes and facility employee identification cards. Operates a computer terminal to obtain criminal history information including warrants or other holds, and updates classification or housing information as needed. Interviews inmates and reviews records relative to the classification process to determine appropriate security level, eligibility for transfer to other facilities, or status as returnees from other facilities. Ensures compliance with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations and/or other legislative or judicial compliance orders as needed. Distributes and accounts for facility keys as needed. Assigned to a Sheriff's Station or other Type I jail facility to assist in receiving and processing inmates: e.g., searching, booking, photographing, fingerprinting, maintaining inmate records, and performing additional duties in relation to booking procedures and compliance with administrative regulations and court decisions as needed. Secures inmates and their personal property and monies as needed in compliance with departmental policies and procedures including juvenile detention policies and regulations. Maintains gate book, station jail reference manual, and/or other booking paperwork. Transmits fingerprint cards and/or operates Live Scan equipment, as needed. Issues personal hygiene supplies and/or specifically approved medications, as directed. Orders, inspects, and serves food to inmates. Maintains sanitary conditions within the custody, jail, or court lockup facility. Responds to public inquiries regarding inmates. Provides opportunities for inmates to contact the Bail Deviation Unit for possible bail reduction or release on the inmate's own recognizance. Inspects the court lockup and floor detention areas prior to and after inmate occupancy. Scans inmate wristband identification upon entry to and exit from the lockup and other secured areas using the Defendant Inmate Movement Management System (DIMMS); processes booking remands and release of inmates. Collects DNA from identified inmates as legally mandated; secures results for further processing; enters information into the DNA Offender Tracking System (DOTS). Selection Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent high school proficiency or higher education. Equivalent proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED, TASC, HiSET, CHSPE, or CPP. A valid California class "C" driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions. Physical Class IV - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. Must be in good general physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this classification. Supplemental Questionnaire Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Failure to answer any question may result in disqualification from all Law Enforcement Job Family examinations for which the applicant has applied, and the applicant must wait a minimum of three months to reapply. #J-18808-Ljbffr County-of-Los-Angeles