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The Position

 

Jailers maintain order and supervise the conduct of inmates within the City of Claremont Jail. Jailers search and book prisoners; assist in police record maintenance and identification work, including photographing prisoners and filing of reports. He/she will also provide back-up break relief for Communications Officers and may be assigned to handle the operation of the Police Department's impound lot. The Jailer is a uniformed, non-sworn employee. Jailers are required to work holidays and weekends, as well as evening, night and early morning shifts. Work shifts are rotated every six months and consist of 12-hour shifts, 80-hours in a 14-day period.

 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have two years of experience working with the public preferably some experience in a law enforcement agency and be a high school graduate or equivalent.  Qualified applicants will be at least 18 years of age have a valid California driver's license and good driving record and be able to type 30 words per minute.  See attached typing certificate requirements.  Online typing certificates will not be accepted. If you do not attach a typing certificate, your application will be considered incomplete.  Qualified applicants will also possess and maintain CPR certification and must successfully complete the Standards in Training Correctional (STC) Course within one year of appointment.

THE DEPARTMENT
 

The Claremont Police Department is committed to safeguarding and serving the Claremont community through timely, proactive, effective, and professional law enforcement services.  The Police Department is comprised of three divisions, Administration, Operations, and Support Services. Within those divisions are distinct bureaus that include Administrative Services, Investigations, Patrol, Traffic, Records, Communications, and Jail.The Claremont Police Department has 39 sworn personnel and 25 professional staff. The Police Department has an annual work plan that includes maintaining community contacts and outreach programs, responding to Priority 3 (emergency) calls for service within an average of four minutes, and investigating crimes occurring in the community with an emphasis on clearing investigations through identification, arrest, and prosecution of suspects. 
 

THE COMMUNITY

 

Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.
 
Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.
 
 The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.
 
Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position offers a highly competitive salary with an attractive and competitive benefit package as outlined below. The starting salary for this position will be based on the competitive labor market and the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and salary history.
The City of Claremont offers an attractive and competitive benefit package, including:

  • 5% Negotiated Salary Increase 7/1/2026
  • 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members) or 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Member)
  • $1,500 a month for medical allowance
  • 96 hours - 160 hours vacation based on years of service
  • 120 holiday hours and 40 floating holiday hours
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Certificate Pay
  • Bilingual Pay
  • Longevity Pay
  • 96 sick hours per year (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer)
  • $75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.claremontca.gov.   If you do not attach a typing certificate, your application will be considered incomplete.    Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).  Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.