Custody & Security Officer - Detainee Care & Processing

Garlandtx; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garland Jail seeks a Detention Officer to detain and process arrestees while upholding inmates' rights. Responsibilities include meal service, basic healthcare items, and enforcing welfare and security within the jail.

Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or GED, with no experience required (or an equivalent combination). Preference is for up to 1 year in a detention role; valid Texas driver's license and First Aid/CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• No experience required or equivalent combination.
• Up to 1 year experience preferred for detention officer.

Responsibilities

• Detain and release arrested persons and ensure welfare and security.
• Prepare and serve meals and provide health care items.
• Monitor detention center security, cameras, doors/gates inside and outside.
• Process and collect payments for bonds and fines; prepare arraignment packets.

Skills

Constitutional rights

Detention policies

Reporting systems

Transcribing data

Photo/Video recording

Computer basics

Subdue combative

Calm under stress

Body search

First aid/CPR

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Garland Jail seeks a Detention Officer to detain and process arrestees while upholding inmates' rights. Responsibilities include meal service, basic healthcare items, and enforcing welfare and security within the jail.

Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or GED, with no experience required (or an equivalent combination). Preference is for up to 1 year in a detention role; valid Texas driver's license and First Aid/CPR preferred.