DescriptionTHE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT is seeking qualified candidates to ensure the safety and welfare of arrestees and inmates, as well as officers and jail staff. The ideal candidate will have experience performing work requiring public contact in a law enforcement, military confinement or mental health environment, have a nursing certification (i.e. RN, LVN, LPT), have good command presence and able to deal with all types and manner of society. JOB SUMMARY Under moderate supervision, takes custody or arrestees and oversees safety and well being of inmates; renders required medical procedures of arrestees and inmates.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Detention Officer, Nurse is a non-sworn classification. Differs from Detention Officer in that Detention Officer, Nurse, performs the full duties of a nurse as well as the duties of a Detention Officer.
Examples of Essential Duties- Obtains information from arresting officers and arrestees for booking purposes
- Books and processes arrestees, including taking of photographs and fingerprints; assigns cells
- Receives and stores inmate property and monies
- Conducts pat down searches, strip searches, and visible body cavity searches as determined by law
- Oversees the proper operational control of the jail infirmary and medical supplies
- Conducts pre-detention medical screenings; draws blood samples; obtains DNA samples; assesses physical, mental and development condition of arrestees
- Performs breathalyzer tests and collects urine specimens
- Advises inmates of their rights and ensures rights are respected
- Ensures health and welfare of inmates during period of detainment
- Administers emergency first aid care
- Dispenses prescription medication under the direction of a licensed physician; if necessary, provides over-the-counter non-prescription medication
- Determines if transport to a medical facility is needed, followed by tracking and logging of same
- Cites out misdemeanors after performing thorough records checks
- Ensures all requirements are met before processing releases and handling bail money
- Releases minors to parents
- Supervises sentenced inmate workers
- Completes all necessary reports; testifies in courts; cooperates with other law enforcement agencies
- Handles billing inquiries from medical facilities and coordinates payment
- Performs other related duties as assigned
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Knowledge of: - Applicable federal and state laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations regarding the detainment and care of inmates and arrestees
- State health and medical regulations, policies and procedures regulating the medical care and treatment afforded incarcerated persons
- Physical restraint techniques
Ability to: - Enforce laws, rules and regulations in the detainment of arrestees and inmates
- Gain compliance from and restrain individuals without causing physical harm
- Search arrestees held in custody to identify contraband and possible dangerous items
- Perform pre-detention medical screenings; draw blood in a safe and efficient manner
- Render basic first-aid and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; operate an automated external defibrillator
- Read, comprehend and utilize instructions, manuals and other materials
- Prepare and maintain records and reports
- Operate standard office and law enforcement equipment and tools
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Analyze problems and rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Effectively deal with complex and fast-paced situations on a continual basis
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year's experience as a nurse working in a mental health, emergency, other medical facility or jail/correctional facility.
Background Investigation: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
License/Certificates: - A valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment.
- License as an RN, LVN or LPT is required. and must be attached to this application. Failure to attach the license will result in disqualification.
- OUT OF STATE CANDIDATES: Must obtain a California nursing license prior to appointment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must successfully complete the State of California approved Adult Correctional Officer CORE Course training prior to completion of the one (1) year probationary period.
Must be available to work all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE - An official on-line application must be completed in its entirety . Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education, and training. Note: Not all candidates meeting minimum requirements will be invited to test.
- A copy of the nursing degree or certification must be uploaded and attached to the on-line application. Applications without these attachments will be disqualified. Note: Applicants that possess a degree but not licensure by time of application must obtain licensure prior to completion of background investigation, if selected.
- There will be a review of applications received after two weeks of the position being opened in which candidates meeting minimum qualifications may be invited to test prior to the closing of the application window.
- Candidates best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to the written examination (Pass/Fail), testing date TBD.The written test is a state standardized test for Adult Correction Officers in accordance with California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).
- Candidates receiving a passing score on the written exam will be invited to the physical agility exam (Pass/Fail), testing date TBD.The exam consists of:
- 165 pound dummy drag for 25 feet
- 10 Straight leg push-ups
- 165 pound dummy lift for 1 minute
- 150 yard sprint through obstacles in 30 seconds
- 50 yard jog with a 30 pound pack while ascending stairs in 20 seconds .
Candidates passing the physical agility exam will be given an interview time for later that same day.Candidates successful at passing every testing component will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner.Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but is not limited to) LiveScan fingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer checks, DOJ and FBI checks, etc.Upon completion of the background investigation and receipt of a conditional job offer, candidates must undergo a psychological and medical exam, as well as a drug test.Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
PLEASE NOTE : Our primary means of communication with applicants/candidates is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.
Supplemental InformationIncumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed
Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, infectious illnesses, and persons who may be inebriated, uncooperative, and/or emotionally unstable. There is frequent need to stand, reach overhead, sit, stoop, walk, work in confined spaces, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 165 pounds) and perform other physical activities. Must be able to perform prolonged bouts of aerobic work without experiencing fatigue or exhaustion and exert maximum muscular force for a brief period of time. Must utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear.
Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
COMMON DISQUALIFIERS - Civilian Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.
Illegal use or possession of drugs The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered automatic disqualifiers for applicants, with no exceptions:
- Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within three years prior to application for employment.
- Any other illegal adult use or possession of a drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment.
- Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college accredited courses related to the criminal justice field.
- Any adult manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance.
- Failure to divulge to the Department any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs.
- Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected.
- The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered in relationship to the overall background of that individual and may result in disqualification:
- Any illegal use or possession of a drug as a juvenile.
- Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug that does not meet the criteria of the automatic disqualifiers specified above (e.g., cocaine use longer than three years.)
- Any illegal or unauthorized use of prescription medications.
Motor Vehicle Operations - Receipt of three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life threatening violation, such as reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within three years prior to application. Moving violations for which there is a factual finding of innocence shall not be included.
- Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three years prior to date of application.
- A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within three years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Arrests - Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law within three years prior to application.
- Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law as an adult.
- Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers.)
- Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under California law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers.)
- Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft.
- Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult.
- Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children including but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, or indecent exposure. Acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts.
- Having any outstanding warrant of arrest at time of application.
- Conviction of a felony under Federal or California Law.
Integrity - Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission/omission during the application or background process may be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement or Supplemental Questionnaire) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies.
- Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document or sustained episodes of academic cheating.
Tattoos - Employees shall not visibly display markings on the following body parts/areas:
- Head, neck, ears, mouth, scalp, face, hands (exception: wedding band tattoo on ring finger)
- Markings detrimental to good order are prohibited from visibility. Inappropriate markings are not permitted to be visible including but not limited to, imagery depicting racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang related, violence, obscene language or any offensive, demeaning to persons of ordinary sensibilities or considered racist or sexist.
- Markings are prohibited from being displayed during the following:
- court testimony, depositions, school presentations, formal community meetings, funerals
- This policy also does not apply to Police Recruits while they are attending a Police Academy or participating in Academy sponsored functions. The policy will apply to Police Recruits while they are performing any official duty, in uniform, outside of the Police Academy.
Body Art - Body piercing or alteration to any area of the body visible in any authorized uniform or attire that is a deviation from normal anatomical features and which is not medically required is prohibited. Such body alteration includes, but is not limited to:
- Tongue splitting or piercing.
- The complete or transdermal implantation of any material other than hair replacement.
- Abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, nose or teeth.
- Branding or scarification.
Work Traits - Having been disciplined by any employer (including military) as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty , or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations.
- Having been involuntarily dismissed (for any reason other than layoff) from two or more employers as an adult.
- Having held more than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions with different employers in the past ten years (excluding military). Students who attend school away from their permanent legal residence may be excused from this requirement.
- Having current financial obligations for which legal judgments have not been satisfied, currently having wages garnished, or any other history of financial instability.
- Uttering any epithet derogatory of another person's race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation.
- Having been disciplined by any employer as an adult for fighting in the workplace.
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Police Officers' Association/Non-Sworn (Miscellaneous) members including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
BILINGUAL PAY, 5% for qualified employees.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
HOLIDAY PAY IN-LIEU: 120 hours per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 176 hours per year for the first four years of continuous service, up to 256 hours per year after fourteen years of continuous service.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT is available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. A portion of the employee contribution is paid by the City for a 3.0% @ 50 (safety) and 2.5% @ 55 (miscellaneous) benefit plan. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as any of the following:
• A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13, and who has no prior membership in a California public retirement system.
• A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13, and who is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to 01/01/13, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, maximum pensionable compensation, and member contribution rate for new miscellaneous members under PEPRA is represented in the table below.
Benefit Formula: Miscellaneous: 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate as a percentage of payroll: 9.00% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
Maximum Pensionable Compensation: $136,440
All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Please be advised that new COHB employees not subject to PEPRA and new members subject to PEPRA may also be subject to the terms and conditions of an unexpired Memorandum of Understanding for their respective association.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
JOB SHARING opportunities for eligible employees.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Police Officers' Association".
Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
