Detention Officer

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

## Detention OfficerApplylocations: City of Garland Jailposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103015**Summary**Responsible for detaining and processing people who are arrested in the City of Garland and to humanely treat and protect the constitutional rights of the inmates during their time of confinement.Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Process, detain and release arrested persons including juveniles, as well as maintain the welfare and security of the prisoners and staff.* Prepare and serve meals to prisoners, provide personal health care items and dispense medications as needed and appropriate.* Monitor the security of the Detention Center including the security cameras, unlocked doors and gates inside and outside.* Process and collect payments for bonds, fines and etc. Prepare the arraignment packets for the judge.**Minimum Qualifications*** High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent* No experience requiredOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.**Preferred Qualifications**Education/ Experience:Up to 1 year experience as a detention officer or jailer in a government jailKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:* Basic knowledge of constitutional rights of prisoners* Basic knowledge of law enforcement detainment policies and practices* Basic knowledge of reporting management systems* Basic skill transcribing, recording and confirming data* Basic skill operating photographic and video recording equipment* Basic skill operating a computer and basic office equipment* Ability to subdue combative persons who may be under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances* Ability to remain calm under extremely violent or stressful interpersonal situations* Ability to conduct a body search of someone of the same sex* Ability to administer first aid or CPR**Licenses and Certifications**Valid Class C Texas driver's license First Aid/CPR Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hireHave questions or need assistance? Our friendly HR team is here to help! Reach out to us at [e-mail].