Job Title:

Detention Officer

Reports to:

Sergeant

Lieutenant

Jail Administrator

Department:

Jail

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have successfully maintained all State and Sheriffs Department commissioning requirements (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education-TCOLE certification as a licensed corrections officer). Must be enrolled in jail school with 90 days of hire date and must attend and pass jail school within one (1) year of hire date.

Must be 18 years of age

Successful completion of a psychological exam, physical exam and an extensive background investigation.

Negative drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.

Must be able to work varied days and shift schedules, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical/Environment Requirements:

Must be able to perform defense tactics against individuals. Requires but not limited to one or more of the following: prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, lifting, crawling, ground fighting, takedowns, handcuffing, etc.

Must be able to effectively utilize emergency equipment including all fire and emergency medical equipment (e.g., air packs, fire extinguisher, fire hoses, medical boards, etc.)

Potential risk of exposure to communicable diseases

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Unexcused absenteeism and tardiness are not acceptable.

Reporting on time for scheduled shift Keep all information, both written and verbal, obtained inside the jail confidential

Performs required duties in all areas of assigned responsibilities

Books voluntary and involuntary individuals into jail

Research charges on inmates

Accepts cash and cash equivalents to allow individuals to bond out of jail or pay court assessed fines/court costs

Maintains physical fitness required to

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