Detention Specialist

Job Title:

Detention Specialist

Department:

Police

Reports to:

Detention Specialist Supervisor

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Type:

Safety Sensitive

Effective Date:

05/01/2022

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of functions related to the processing and supervision of inmates. Other duties include training new employees, providing aid to the public and outside agencies, maintaining jail facility, completing necessary paperwork, maintaining inventory of jail supplies and equipment, providing assistance to other departments, as needed, and other duties as required.

Essential Job Functions:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

a. Supervises and interacts with inmates and ensures their safety and health.

b. Completes cell checks, provides medication and aid when needed.

c. Provides inmate transport to court, interview rooms, and other agencies.

d. Performs all related duties to processing prisoners and assigning cells.

e. Completes administrative work, communicates and responds to queries.

f. Provides effective customer service and submits work orders and purchase orders;

g. Performs and oversees the inventory of jail supplies and inmate property, evidence, and lost and found items.

h. Oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of the jail facility.

i. Assists in the implementation of safety procedures.

j. Provides janitorial services.

k. Appears in court when subpoenaed; serves as a witness, assists other departments, as well as outside agencies.

l. Performs related work and reports as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

a. Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

b. Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.

c. Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.

d. Must be able to obtain NCIC/TLETS certification within six (6) months of employment.

e. Must be a U.S. Citizen (certification requirement).

f. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Required Education:

High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.

Education Preference:

Associate's Degree

Educational Substitute:

Not Applicable

Required Work Experience:

One (1) year of related experience.

Experience Preference:

Two (2) years of related experience

Supervisory Experience Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

a. Requires a working knowledge of computers, police, and jail procedures; and the operation of camera equipment

b. Communications and public relations skills.

c. Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

d. Basic computer and typing skills.

e. Basic mathematics skills.

Equipment Materials:

General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:

· Personal computer

· Copier/Fax Machine

· Printer/Scanner

· 10-key Calculator

· City Vehicle

· 2- Way Radio

· Camera

· Handcuffs/Gloves

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work, multiple deadlines and concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with staff and the public.