Detention Officer

1 day ago


Grand Prairie, Texas, United States City of Grand Praire, TX Full time
Job Summary

The City of Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Detention Officer to join our team. As a Detention Officer, you will be responsible for the care and control/security of the jail facility and its inmates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform administrative, clerical, and manual duties associated with the detention of prisoners.
  • Monitor prisoner status and behavior, and escort prisoners from one area to another.
  • Take physical action to prevent escapes and/or assaults and subdue combative/violent prisoners.
  • Process prisoners using established book-in/release procedures.
  • Read, comprehend, and write in English, and fingerprint, photograph, handcuff, and physically search prisoners.
  • Accurately count money and inventory property.
  • Read, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED, plus one year experience working with the public.
  • Or have successfully completed an internship program with the GPPD jail.
  • EMT/paramedic experience HIGHLY preferred but not required.
  • Must have a valid Texas class C driver's license.
  • Typing (25 wpm) and computer skills are required.
  • Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.
  • Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.
  • Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Working Conditions
  • May work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to obtain state certification as a Detention Officer and an Intoxilyzer Operator within the first year of employment.
  • Must be able to lift or exert forces up to 100 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
  • Great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 2 to 1 match into Texas Municipal Retirement System.
  • Paid time off.
  • Stable work environment.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.


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