Jail Services Attendant

Job Description

Job Summary

Looking to Work Within Law Enforcement as a Civilian? Join Us as a Jail Services Attendant!

As a Jail Services Attendant, you'll play a vital role in providing custodial services to our Police Department's jail facility by ensuring a safe and clean environment for both staff and detainees.

No high school diploma or GED is required for this position, but sufficient training and experience to read, write, and communicate in English are essential. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued and recognized. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Apply now and become a vital member of our Jail Services Team!

Please note that a thorough background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Job Summary: Provides custodial services to the Police Department jail facility.

Representative Duties

Sweeps and mops floors.

Washes, strips, buffs and waxes floors.

Cleans and disinfects restrooms.

Cleans and washes walls, windows and mirrors.

Stocks and replenishes restrooms with supplies.

Collects and removes trash.

Cleans stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, sink areas, microwave ovens, cupboards and the kitchen area.

Cleans jail cells including washing mattresses, bunks, toilets and sinks.

Sweeps, dusts and mops floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets.

Secures buildings, including doors, gates, and windows.

Orders cleaning supplies. Replaces various light bulbs.

May drive a City vehicle or other small utility vehicle.

Performs minor maintenance and repairs to City facilities and equipment or refers problems to appropriate staff.

Assists in feeding prisoners and performing laundry duties.

Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of:
Cleaning tools, solutions and cleaning equipment.
Safe lifting and work practices.
Basic mathematics.
Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:
Follow oral and written instructions in English.
Perform continuous physical labor, including bending and lifting.
Operate power cleaning equipment, such as buffers, steam cleaners, scrubbers, and vacuums.
Mix and measure solvents and chemicals.
May be required to learn simple plumbing, painting and carpentry repair techniques.
Provide effective customer service.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.

Skill in:
Reading and understanding labels, directions and work orders.

Education, Training and Experience:

Sufficient training and experience to read, write and communicate in English.

Six months of recent, paid janitorial experience within a law enforcement agency or as a Custodian with the City of Santa Monica which has included the use of power cleaning equipment.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY : All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

SELECTION PROCESS : All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified o n the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing will consist of the following:

• Written Examination: 100%

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

NOTE: If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Closing Date/Time: 11/3/2026 5:30 PM Pacific