Jailer

Jailer

Salary

$6,014.20 - $7,310.28 Monthly

Location

Richmond Police Department, 1701 Regatta Blvd., Richmond, CA 94804, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-019

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Introduction

The Richmond Police Department is searching for an effective team player who can multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Under general supervision, the Jailer operates the City Jail on an assigned shift and performs related duties as assigned. The Jailer must be able to learn the basic operating procedures of a modern police department and detention facility, as well as, the laws, policies, and regulations related to detention facility operation.

Annual salary for this classification is as high as $87,723.36, at the top of the range, with approved cost of living increase of 5% on July 1, 2027. Additionally, City-paid benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, four weeks of paid parental leave, and more! All benefits information can be found here.

Position Description and Duties

Incumbents in this class are non-sworn, unarmed, uniformed personnel. They perform a wide range of duties involving the processing and custody of prisoners in the City jail. Jailers are expected to handle most problems arising in the jail with little supervision. Contacts with jail prisoners range from routine to difficult. Work in the jail involves holidays, weekends and shifts. Physical stamina and strength are required since incumbent is constantly standing, walking or handling materials.

The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will possess the following abilities:

• Learn the procedures used in reporting prisoner detention information to law enforcement information networks; maintain custody of prisoners effectively and safely.
• Act with resourcefulness, courtesy, and initiative; communicate effectively; maintain neat and accurate records.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Desirable Characteristics:

• Team-oriented
• Competent and self-motivated
• Willing to ask questions
• Takes responsibility for their assignments

The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!

The following list is intended to be illustrative in nature and does not necessarily represent the entire range of work duties expected of employees within the job classification.

• Processes prisoners for custody in the jail; books on charges of arrest; fingerprints and photographs prisoners; types arrest reports; receives and maintains personal property of prisoners; maintains jail turnover schedule; initiates record and warrant checks; notifies concerned sections that a person is in custody; and prepares and processes other routine arrest documents.
• Assigns and escorts male and female prisoners to and from cells for the purpose of custody, release, telephone calls, attorney and family visits, interrogation, and other authorized reasons.
• Transports individuals to and from the County Jail or another area agency as necessary.
• Cares for prisoners needs, including securing medical attention; heating and serving prepared meals; providing bedding and clothing; receiving clothing, reading materials, and other personal property delivered to prisoners; securing janitorial and maintenance services as needed.
• Processes prisoners for release by checking bail bonds, misdemeanor citations, and other release or transfer documents for correct prisoner identification and proper authorization.
• Inspects prisoners and facilities to assure safekeeping of prisoners and proper functioning of jail.
• Performs skin and pat-down searches before and after visits to attorneys room, and whenever a prisoner is suspected of possessing any contraband.
• Required to work various shifts associated with a 24-hour, 365-day operation and wear a uniform.
• Performs related work as required.

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Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Some work experience which indicates possession of the abilities listed
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid California drivers license and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement

Additional Requirements

• Applicants considered for appointment must pass a polygraph and an extensive background examination. As a condition of employment, psychological, medical and drug testing are also required.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The City's policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.

REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software

Skill in:

• Attention to details

Ability to:

• Prepare and maintain accurate records of jail activities
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Make detailed observations, and accurately remember facts
• Communicate effectively with persons in custody, the public, and City personnel
• Learn the rules and regulations for operating the City Jail
• Learn to touch type at the rate of twenty (20) net words per minute prior to the probationary period termination date

Additional Information

Application and Selection

To Apply: Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.

Application Screening: All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened for better qualified.

Supplemental Questions: Candidates identified as better-qualified will be evaluated based on the responses to the supplemental questionnaire. An Employment List will be established, and placement on this list will be determined solely by the responses to these supplemental questions. (Weighted 100%)

Having all of the minimum qualifications guarantees neither advancement nor placement on the Employment List.

Employment List: A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment List. This Employment List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.

About the City of Richmond

The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond's numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged. Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!

Immigration Reform Control Act

In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Disaster Service Workers

California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here.

EOE/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

www.ci.richmond.ca.us

Analyst: J. Somera

09/2026

This position is covered by the SEIU Local 1021 General Employees Bargaining Unit. Click to view the General Employees' Benefits Summary Brochure or view the City of Richmond's Compensation Matrix.

The summary of benefits provided in these documents does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in these documents may be modified or revoked without notice.

01

These questions must be completed and submitted along with a City of Richmond Employment Application. Failure to complete these questions will disqualify the candidate from further consideration. The purpose of these questions is to obtain additional information to evaluate your qualifications for Jailer. Do you acknowledge that you have read and understood the above information?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have any felony convictions?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any misdemeanor convictions? Having a misdemeanor conviction will not automatically disqualify you from continuing in the selection process. Each case will be given individual consideration based on job relatedness.

• Yes
• No

04

If you have a misdemeanor conviction, please provide the following information: 1) description of conviction(s); 2) Date of convictions; 3) State where conviction(s) occurred; 4) Charge(s); and 5) Penalty/Disposition. If no conviction, write "N/A."

05

Have you used any of the following drugs within the past three (3) years: Hallucinogens, Psilocybin (Mushrooms), LSD, MDMA (Ecstasy), Cocaine, Methamphetamines, Heroin?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select the highest level of education you have completed. (Education selected must be described on your application.)

• Some high school
• High School or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree
• Not applicable

07

Please select how many years of professional work experience you have in a position with extensive public contact? (Experience selected must be described on your application.)

• 0 to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

08

Are you in possession of a drivers license or a reliable form of transportation?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have any work experience in the public sector? (Experience must be described on your application.)

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered yes to question #9, please list the public agency you worked for, your job title(s), and the dates you worked for the public agency. If no please write "N/A."

11

Do you have any prior experience working in a custody setting? (Experience must be described on your application.)

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have any knowledge of attitudes and behavior patterns of persons in custody and the factors underlying criminal behavior? (Knowledge/Experience must be described on your application.)

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have any knowledge of record keeping? (Knowledge/Experience must be described on your application.)

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have any knowledge of the general workings of a criminal justice system at the local level? (Knowledge/Experience selected must be described on your application.)

• Yes
• No

15

Are you available to work rotating shifts and irregular duty assignments based on the operational needs of the department?

• Yes
• No

16

Jailers are required on a daily basis to perform searches on prisoners in search of weapons and contraband. A type of daily search required, but not limited to, is a custody search (which involves a pat down over the clothes). Are you willing to perform this essential function?

• Yes
• No

17

I understand that if I proceed in the selection process, I may be selected to continue in the background process; and that in order to be considered for this position, I must pass a thorough background investigation, which may include a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, a polygraph test, a credit check, and a check of drug use history

• Yes
• No

18

I certify that all information provided in my application and this Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of my knowledge and I understand that an incomplete application or false information will lead to disqualification from the selection process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond (CA)

Address 450 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 310

Richmond, California, 94804-1630

Phone 510-620-6602

Website https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us