Detention Officer

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks candidates for a jail operations role involving booking, fingerprinting, photographing arrested persons, and supervising inmate activities.

The position requires performing intoxilyzer tests, daily report preparation, and occasional court appearances, in a 24-hour shift environment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class C Texas driver’s license with a good driving record, and be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Access to CJIS background check, polygraph exam, and psychological exam may be required.

Responsibilities

• Booking, fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons.
• Conducting intoxilyzer tests.
• Searching and screening, supervising, preparing meals for, feeding, and releasing jail inmates.
• Cleaning and maintenance of the jail facility.
• Preparing and submitting daily activity reports and attending court as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NOW OFFERING LATERAL HIRE OPPORTUNITY! Duties include booking, fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons; conducting intoxilyzer tests; searching and screening, supervising, preparing meals for, feeding, and releasing jail inmates; cleaning and handling maintenance of the jail; preparing and submitting daily activity reports; conducting daily searches of the jail facility; processing monies for bonds / fines; and attending court as needed. Duties will require ability to restrain and secure combative prisoners using verbal skills, hand control techniques and / or other accepted methods; attending mandatory training courses and maintaining all required certifications. Hours include two shifts covering a 24-hour period. A high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class C Texas driver's license and a good driving record are required. Must be at least 18 years of age to be hired. Duties involve access to sensitive Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), which requires that a thorough background check be conducted. Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam, a psychological exam, and criminal history check. Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered.