DEADLINE TO APPLY: Apply by Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:59PM.
THE POSITION:
The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Jail Supervisor. Under the direction of the Jail Administrator, incumbents perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties including providing technical and functional supervision over jail personnel. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
To plan, assign and review the work of assigned jail personnel; to perform duties related to the booking, searching and monitoring of prisoners; and to assist with other non sworn police activities as necessary. This is an advanced journey level class. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties including providing technical and functional supervision over jail personnel. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
You are:
The ideal candidate will be committed to providing excellent service and possess the ability to multi-task several duties while supervising staff and ensuring health and safety standards in a secure Type I jail facility. The candidate should have experience training and evaluating others, completing administrative reports, and understanding the principles of report writing. Successful completion of the “Correction Officer Supervisor Course” issued by the State of California Standards and Training for Correction Program or Peace Officer Standards and Training Supervisory Course is highly desired.
Essential Duties:
What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, assign and review the work of assigned jail personnel.
- Evaluates performance of assigned jail personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures; and counsels employees.
- Approves days off and vacation requests from jail personnel and coordinates replacements for vacancies; schedules emergency and short-term assignments for the jail.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, programs and goals/objectives for the jail facility.
- Assists in identifying training needs and the design of training programs; supervises and/or provides training to employees assigned to the jail adhering to the laws pertaining to a Type I jail facility.
- Train and develop assigned personnel; maintain awareness of new procedures related to prisoner incarceration.
- Book prisoners into the jail; prepare paperwork on prisoners; fingerprint and photograph prisoners.
- Maintain light security of the jail; separate prisoners as necessary.
- Verify warrants and criminal history of prisoners on law enforcement computer systems.
- Transport prisoners to court or other jail facilities.
- Respond to the public inquiries on the phone and in person and provide information as appropriate.
- Deliver prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Inventory and order jail supplies and food.
- May be assigned to act in the absence of the Jail Administrator.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Link to full job description: Jail Supervisor
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
- Assigning and reviewing the work of others.
- Pertinent laws, rules and regulations regarding a Type I jail facility
- Modern office procedures and computer equipment related to jail and court processing.
- Principles of report writing.
- Safe work practices related to Type I jail facility.
Ability to:
- Plan and assign the work of others.
- Train staff in jail operations and safety.
- Prepare paperwork and reports on prisoner behavior.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment, specialized software application programs and assigned equipment.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
You have:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties as a jailer in a department similar to the Hayward Police Department.
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment.
Must possess a Basic Corrections Officer Academy Certificate from a certified Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) academy.
Must possess or obtain, during the probationary, certificates for the "Correction Officer Supervisor Course" issued by the State of California Standards and Training for Correction Program or the Peace Officer Standards and Training Supervisory Course.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: work in a standard office and jail facility environment; drive to various locations to transport prisoners; perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to book prisoners and prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball, use standard office equipment; sit for prolonged periods of time; stand, walk, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat and stoop in the performance of booking prisoners; converse by telephone and in person, and be clearly understood; interact with the public and all different levels of City staff in a professional manner; and safely lift, carry and maneuver property, boxes, or files weighing up to 35 pounds.
Supplemental Information:
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:
- Vacation - 80 hours minimum
- 15.5 Paid Holidays
- Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
- Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Be sure to scan and attach a copy of your Basic Corrections Officer Academy Certificate from a certified Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) academy to your on-line application; certificates may also be emailed to amber.davis@hayward-ca.gov no later than Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Apply - Submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.
Application Review -
A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of pre-background survey
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Job Related Testing -
Supplemental Questionnaire - Tentatively Scheduled for mid/late June 2025
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
Backgrounds - Will include employment history, personal references, criminal history, credit history, a polygraph examination, medical examination, drug urinalysis test, and a written and oral psychological examination. During the background process, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with City of Hayward.
A. Disqualifying Factors
In addition to the definition of disqualifying criminal acts as defined by Cal. Gov. Code § 1029, applicants who have engaged in “Serious Misconduct” as defined by Cal. Pen. Code § 13510.8 are ineligible to be employed as a peace officer in the State of California.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
APPLICATIONSCandidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
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