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Detention Officer

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$38K - $53K/yr

... the City jail, which includes: initiating booking procedures; gathering a variety of intake ... Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts including evenings nights and weekends. MINIMUM ...

City of Carrollton, TX

Detention Officer

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$21.57/hr

... the City jail, which includes: initiating booking procedures; gathering a variety of intake ... Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts including evenings nights and weekends. MINIMUM ...

Rockdale County, Georgia

Detention Deputy

Conyers, GA · On-site

$22.77 - $29.61/hr

An employee must be willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends ... Updates jail docket to indicate bookings, releases and location of prisoners when not in the jail.

City of Gilroy, CA

Detention Services Officer

Gilroy, CA · On-site

$84K - $113K/yr

... weekends, and holidays. *Additional steps (Step F and Step G) included in the salary range listed ... booking and medical forms. 2. Maintain jail security, which may include conducting searches. 3. ...

City of Gilroy

Detention Services Officer

Gilroy, CA · On-site

$84K - $113K/yr

... weekends, and holidays *Additional steps (Step F and Step G) included in the salary range listed ... booking and medical forms. 2. Maintain jail security, which may include conducting searches. 3. ...

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Detention Officer

coctx

Carrollton, TX • On-site

$38K - $53K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE:  Detention Officer

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Police

REPORTS TO:  Detention Supervisor

 SUMMARY:  Responsible for providing care and custody of detainees to include booking, finger printing, videotaping, and testifying in court. Work is performed with limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Prepares and maintains legal documents and files on prisoners detained in the City jail, which includes: initiating booking procedures; gathering a variety of intake information on prisoners, including medical histories; inputting charges into applicable database; preparing paperwork for submittal to the Judge; photographing and fingerprinting prisoners; running criminal histories; providing Officers with warrant information; searching prisoners; and/or, performing other related activities.
  • Supervises the behavior of prisoners in holding and jail cells, ensuring the safety and security of the jail.  
  • Works among contained prisoners.
  • Performs a variety of activities in support of jail house operations, which may include:  washing and issuing blankets, shoes, and mats; preparing simple meals for prisoners; escorting prisoners to arraignment proceedings before the Judge; monitoring cameras; answering telephones; and/or, performing other related activities.
  •  Performs a variety of administrative support activities, which may include: maintaining a variety of records and logs; answering telephones; monitoring video surveillance; maintaining the entry and exit of the jail area; providing customer service at the public window; completing bond forms; sending teletypes to external agencies; and/or, performing other related activities.
  • Provides testimony during court hearings as required.
  • Drives a prisoner transport van to and from county jail facilities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of customer service principles;
  • Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and practices;
  • Knowledge of filing techniques;
  • Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
  • Skilled in operating modern office equipment;
  • Skilled in mitigating hostile situations;
  • Skilled in keyboarding;
  • Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
  • Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information;
  • Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
  • Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
  • Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts including evenings nights and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • One year of related experience (e.g. administrative, customer service, security, jailer).
  • Must obtain CPR, First Aid, NCIC/TCIC Certifications within one year.

PREFERENCES:

  • None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Frequent balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity.
  • Occasional lifting and carrying of over 100 pounds. Work is typically performed in a jail setting.
  • Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, criminal suspects, and prison inmates.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical exam.
  • Must pass extensive background check and criminal history investigation.
  • Must pass pre-employment polygraph examination.
  • Must pass pre-employment psychological examination.
  • Must pass criminal history check.
  • Must pass motor vehicle records check.

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