Jail Supervisor

Position Overview

The Jail Supervisor oversees jail operations and staff.

Responsibilities include:

Planning and assigning work to jail personnel
Training staff in jail operations and safety
Preparing reports on prisoner behavior
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Communicating effectively with staff and other departments

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties as a jailer in a department similar to the Hayward Police Department.
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment.
- Must possess a Basic Corrections Officer Academy Certificate from a certified Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) academy.
- Must possess or obtain, during the probationary, certificates for the "Correction Officer Supervisor Course" issued by the State of California Standards and Training for Correction Program or the Peace Officer Standards and Training Supervisory Course.

Benefits & Perks

15.5 paid holidays
80+ hours vacation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life & disability insurance
CalPERS pension plan (no Social Security deductions)
Tuition & wellness reimbursements
Deferred compensation plans (457)
Professional development support

Step 1

Fill Out the Form Below

Start by completing the short form at the bottom of this page. After submitting it, you’ll receive a text and email with a few quick questions to confirm that you meet the basic requirements for the role. This helps us determine your eligibility before moving forward.

Step 2

Complete the Full Application

Once you pass the pre-screening, we’ll send you a direct link to complete the official application for the Police Officer position.

Step 3

Pre-Background Survey

Complete a short survey via SurveyMonkey.

Step 4

Job-Related Testing (1-Day Process)

Schedule:

8:30 AM: Check-in begins (bring photo ID)
9:00 – 11:00 AM: Physical Agility Exam (WSTB) + 1.5-mile run
11:30 AM – 2:45 PM: PELLETB written exam

Submit valid WSTB and/or NTN scores (dated within 12 months) instead.

Step 5

Eligible List

Qualified candidates will be placed on a ranked list for potential hire.

Step 6

Background Investigation

Includes fingerprinting, credit/criminal check, drug test, polygraph, and psychological/medical exams.