Custody Officer – Sacramento

Overview

• Provide custody and continuous monitoring of suspects under arrest receiving medical treatment in hospitals or medical facilities throughout Sacramento County.
• Support law enforcement agencies by assuming hospital guard responsibilities, allowing sworn personnel to return to patrol, investigations, and other public safety duties.
• Maintain control, security, and continuity of custody throughout a suspect’s medical stay.
• This position is limited to hospital-based custody and monitoring and does not include prisoner transportation or external movement of suspects.

• Assignments are located throughout Sacramento County based on operational needs.
• Part-time, on-call, and as-needed schedule. Standard assignments are typically 12-hour shifts and may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended coverage based on operational needs.
• Compensation: $48.00 per hour. Overtime paid in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

• Maintain custody, restraint, and continuous in-person supervision of suspects admitted to hospitals or medical facilities.
• Support municipal police departments, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, and other authorized law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain custody until responsibility is formally transferred back to the requesting agency.

• Accept custody of suspects from law enforcement personnel and verify custody documentation.
• Maintain continuous, direct observation of in-custody suspects throughout the assignment.
• Ensure restraints are properly applied and monitored in accordance with agency policy and hospital protocols.
• Escort suspects within the hospital for medical procedures, testing, treatment, or diagnostic services.
• Maintain communication with the Cooke & Associates Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) and the requesting law enforcement agency.
• Complete custody logs, activity reports, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Immediately report escape attempts, use of force incidents, medical emergencies, or other significant events.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for hospital staff, patients, visitors, and the suspect.
• Conduct yourself professionally and represent Cooke & Associates and the client agency with integrity.

• Prior sworn law enforcement experience with a federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency.
• Prior correctional officer or detention officer experience with a federal, state, county, or local correctional facility.
• Prior military police (MOS 31B or equivalent) experience in the United States Armed Forces.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience performing in-custody, detention, prisoner supervision, or comparable public safety duties in a government or law enforcement support environment.
• Candidates who do not possess one of the above backgrounds will not be considered.

• Valid California BSIS Guard Card.
• Valid California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit.
• Valid California Driver License with a clean driving record.
• Current CPR/AED Certification.
• Current First Aid Certification.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Ability to legally possess and carry a firearm while performing assigned duties.

• California POST PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Certificate.
• Prior hospital guard or in-custody hospital security experience.
• Prior prisoner transportation or extradition experience.
• Experience testifying in criminal or administrative proceedings.
• Advanced defensive tactics, arrest and control, or crisis intervention training.
• Experience working with California law enforcement agencies.
• Familiarity with Sacramento County hospitals,…