Detention Officer

Garlandtx; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Garlandtx is seeking a detention officer to detain and process arrested persons, ensuring the welfare and rights of inmates during confinement. The position emphasizes basic knowledge of constitutional rights and detainment policies, with training provided as needed.

Responsibilities include meal service, medical items distribution, and payment processing for bonds and fines, plus preparing arraignment packets for the judge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• No experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Process, detain and release arrested persons including juveniles, while maintaining 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 monitoring security cameras, unlocked doors and gates inside and outside.
• Process and collect payments for bonds, fines, and other charges.
• Prepare arraignment packets for the judge.

Skills

Constitutional rights knowledge

Detainment policies

Data management systems

Transcribing data

Camera/ recording equipment operation

Computer literacy

De-escalation and safety

First aid / CPR awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Security cameras

Job description

Summary

Responsible for detaining and processing people who are arrested in the City of Garland and for humanely treating and protecting the constitutional rights of inmates during their time of confinement. Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process, detain and release arrested persons including juveniles, while maintaining 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 monitoring security cameras, unlocked doors and gates inside and outside.
• Process and collect payments for bonds, fines, and other charges.
• Prepare arraignment packets for the judge.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• No experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Up to 1 year experience as a detention officer or jailer in a government jail.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of constitutional rights of prisoners.
• Basic knowledge of law enforcement detainment policies and practices.
• Basic knowledge of reporting and management systems.
• Skill in transcribing, recording and confirming data.
• Skill in operating photographic and video recording equipment.
• Skill in 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 it within 6 months of hire.