Job Details
About the job Detention Officer (Court & Detention)
Position Purpose
The Detention Officer performs jail guard duties through processing and monitoring the prisoners in custody at the Dallas Inebriate Detention Center.
Essential Functions
1 Processes incoming and outgoing prisoners and escorts prisoners to and from assigned cells according to established procedures; searches prisoners for weapons and contraband, processes findings accordingly, and maintains an inventory of prisoner personal property.
2 Books, fingerprints, and medically screens prisoners according to department guidelines and policies; determines the appropriate housing situation for prisoners entering the system.
3 Conducts visual and video assisted dorm searches, makes prisoner head count, and facility inspection to ensure all prisoners are accounted for and facility is secure; effectively operates metal detectors, fire extinguishers, live scan technology and other systems, equipment, and software.
4 Monitors and observe prisoners activities to ensure no disturbances occur; subdues and restrains aggressive or violent prisoners using approved methods to ensure safety and security of staff and prisoners.
5 Enters prisoners arrest information on the criminal system
6 Maintains detention center logs and writes various reports related to specific incidents at the detention center.
7 Maintain cleanliness in cells.
8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Working Conditions & Hazards:
- Works in a jail environment.
- Subject to injury working the detention center.
- Subject to lifting, bending, restraining prisoners, walking, standing for extended periods of time.
- Subject to extreme physical demands when restraining prisoners.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE:- One (1) year of work experience.
EQUIVALENCY:- Associate degree (or higher) in a criminal justice, business, public administration, or social science field will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE: - Valid drivers license with good driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:- No FELONY or Class A MISDEMEANOR convictions.
- No Class B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years
- No outstanding citations or warrants.
- Must be available for various eight (8) hour shifts in a twenty-four/seven (24/7) operation.
- Must pass extensive background check including drug and psychological testing.
PREFERENCES:- English/Spanish bilingual skills a plus.
Supplemental Information1 Knowledge of state laws pertaining to jail facilities and detention of prisoners.
2 Knowledge of fingerprinting techniques.
3 Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and ability to handle angry or irate persons.
4 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
5 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
6 Must be physically fit and able to restrain prisoners.