Are jailers considered “law enforcement” for 207(k) purposes?

Yes. Pursuant to 29 CFR 553.211(f), jailers are considered “law enforcement” for 207(k) scheduling and overtime purposes. This is true even though they may not be sworn law enforcement officers and may not be able to arrest or detain people and do not carry firearms. Civilian dispatchers, however, do not qualify for the 207(k) exemption, although sworn officers working dispatch do.