Police Custody​/Transport Officer

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The City of Salem Police Department is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented professionals to serve as Custody/Transport Officers. In this temporary/seasonal role, you will provide essential support in the safe handling, monitoring, and transport of individuals in custody, ensuring the integrity and security of detention operations. Your work will directly contribute to public safety and the smooth functioning of our department.

Joining the Salem Police Department as a Custody/Transport Officer means becoming part of a team that values professionalism, integrity, and service. You’ll work closely with sworn officers and department staff to manage custodial responsibilities, assist with booking processes, and maintain security in detention areas. This position offers an opportunity to apply your law enforcement experience in a critical support role that impacts community safety.

As a Custody/Transport Officer, you will:

• Monitor and maintain security in detention and holding cell areas, including swing and graveyard shifts.
• Assist officers with jail booking paperwork and custody processing.
• Fingerprint and photograph individuals in custody as required.
• Supervise and monitor individuals in custody, including DUII arrests and other detentions, while officers conduct investigations.
• Transport individuals in custody between facilities or for video arraignment.
• Operate and assist with video arraignment procedures.
• Provide courtroom security and serve as bailiff when needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols during custody handling and transport.
• Perform custody details at the hospital if a person in custody requires hospitalization.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to custody and transport activities.
• Perform other operational or administrative duties as assigned.

• Competitive hourly rate: $49.92/hour
• Temporary/seasonal assignment with a maximum of 1,039 hours per calendar year
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful public safety work behind the scenes
• A supportive team environment focused on professionalism and service

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a full police background investigation and drug test (including marijuana), including
• Must possess a valid Oregon driver license and meet the City of Salem’s driving standards.
• Must pass a criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance and Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain clearance throughout employment.
• Must be an honorably retired or retired in good standing Police Officer, Enforcement Deputy Sheriff, or State Trooper. If retired from the City of Salem, must have been retired more than 90 days by the date of hire.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

• Prior experience in custody handling, prisoner transport, or detention operations.
• Familiarity with jail booking procedures and fingerprinting processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and law enforcement data systems.

• Knowledge of custodial safety practices, courtroom procedures, and prisoner transport methods.
• Ability to anticipate inappropriate behavior, take preventative action, and maintain professionalism in high-stress situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, schedule time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, repetitive motions, grasping, and feeling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken…