Detention Officer



Job Details

Detention Officer
Employer

City of Farmers Branch

Salary

$35,932.05 - $53,898.60 Annually

Location

Farmers Branch, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

00708

Department

Police

Division

Support Services

Opening Date

05/22/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Summary

The City of Farmers Branch Police Department is seeking an energetic/detail oriented person that wants an entry level position to assist in establishing a criminal justice career.
 
  • Completed applications must be received using our on-line application system.
  • Applicants chosen to move forward in the process will be given a written exam (test date pending).  Not all applicants will be invited to test.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, polygraph test, psychological exam, and criminal background check.

The City of Farmers Branch will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first serve basis. As soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice after a three business day minimum posting.


 

Essential Job Functions

Provides detention, intake, custodial care, and release of arrested inmates including providing supervision and control of inmates during booking, preliminary holdover, confinement, arraignment, visitation, release and all other aspects of the jail system; assuring inmates safety and security prior to processing into a housing unit or releasing on bond; performs general jail maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation; and submits maintenance requests for repairs.
 
Gives information and assistance to the public including receiving and processing payments for bonds, fines, attorney and Dallas County Bonds, receiving cash and credit card payments; completing daily cash/credit payment log; communicating with the general public by answering questions and addressing and resolving issues regarding payments and procedures for posting bond for inmates; informing attorneys and arrested inmates of their future court dates and times.
 
Administrative duties, including preparing documents, performing limited support duties as assigned, and using jail records management software to process inmates; typing magistrates warning; entering in information obtained from the arrest report and arrested inmate into the prisoner control record, medical questionnaire, and prisoner property/admission control section of the booking process; processing and distributing correspondence, documents, and materials to appropriate agencies; and ensuring all paperwork is signed and understood fully by the arrested inmate.
 
Answers telephones, assists the public with information, photocopying and faxing necessary documents to other agencies, identifies inmates through the FBI/DPS and the Texas Drivers License Image Retrieval System, utilizes the TLETS and Omnixx programs.

Education and Experience

Minimum requirements include:

  • Must complete an on-line application ("see resume" is not acceptable for any section)
  • Must be a citizen of the United States and at least the age of 18 by the written exam
  • No experience is required
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record (no more than 3 citations/accidents in the past 3 years or DWI/DUI convictions in the past 10 years)
  • If applicable, honorable discharge from the military
  • Pass a written exam 
  • Be able to pass a detailed pre-employment criminal history, polygraph, psychological, drug screen and physical.
  • Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd,3rd or 4th watch including weekends, holidays, and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
 
This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.
 
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
 
Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Basic ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Intermediate ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
 
Knowledge of modern detention facility practices and procedures; good knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as related to incarceration of persons. Ability to proficiently physically restrain and handcuff a resisting person. Must be capable and willing to physically remove an inmate from a jail cell for the purpose of life safety or to ensure the security of the detention facility. Work requires searching of prisoners for contraband and to account for property inventory of personal property belonging to the inmate. Work requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

They're not just traditional!
 

On the first day of employment, full-time employees are eligible for the basics, which are:
  • Health Insurance (HSAs with City match) 
  • Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance options
  • Dependent and Medical Expense Reimbursement Accounts 
  • Retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) 
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs 
  • Vacation Leave 
  • Sick Leave
  • Flexible hours and schedules (not all jobs, but many with nine-day two week work periods!)
  • Award winning wellness programs with insurance premium discounts for participants
  • Free flu shots

    For more information, visit our Summary of Benefits

 

01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Have you served in the U.S. Armed forces?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you did serve in the Military, did you receive an honorable discharge?
  • I was not in the Military
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
05
The City's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 10 years. Have you received more than 3 citations within the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Have you been convicted of a DWI/DUI within the past 10 years?
  • Yes
  • No
07
A Detention Officer works 12 hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations. Are you able and willing to do this?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Farmers Branch
Address
13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy., P.O. Box 819010

Farmers Branch, Texas, 75381-9010
Phone
972.919.2555
972.919.2556

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