Custody Officer

SALARY

Current: $72,804 - $97,548 annually

Effective April 2026: $74,256 - $99,504 annually

There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties related to the processing and booking of arrestees; processing related data; maintaining a variety of records and caring for those in custody at the City's jail facility.

Reports directly to the Custody Supervisor. Does not exercise supervisory responsibilities over other jail staff.

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Applications must be completed and submitted on-line. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore prompt application is encouraged.

The first application review date has passed, applications submitted after the first review date will be screened as needed.

Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Do not include text or attached resumes, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill lower-level vacancies which occur during the life of the list.

It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your on-line application.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate’s legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).

Note:

The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

• Written Examination - Interested candidates who meet the position qualifications will take the entry-level Adult Correction Officer BSCC Selection Examination. The examination will be administered by the City and scheduled shortly after the review date.
• Interview Evaluation - Based upon the information presented in the application, a limited number of applicants who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Candidates must pass the written examination or possess the BSCC Standards and Training Certificate (Jailer Academy) in order for their applications to be reviewed.

Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process.

Please be advised of the Costa Mesa Police Department automatic disqualifiers:  for a list of background disqualifiers.

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions…