Detention Officer

City of Missouri City; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Missouri City is seeking a full-time Detention Officer for the Police Department to guard inmates in the Municipal Jail in accordance with policies and procedures. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and eligibility for the Texas Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate within one year.

The department may consider equivalent education or experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of professional experience or closely related field preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Texas Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate within one year of employment.
• Equivalent education, training, or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conduct of prisoners to maintain order and safety; inspect locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates.
• Search prisoners and cells for weapons or prohibited items; maintain surveillance.
• Record prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance.
• Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour call.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a full-time (Service Workers) position in the City's Police Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for guarding inmates in the City's Municipal Jail in accordance with established policies, regulations, and directed procedures. Reporting relationship: Detention Officer Supervisor.

• Monitor conduct of prisoners, according to established policies, regulations and directed procedures, to maintain order and safety; inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates;


• Search prisoners, cells for weapons or other prohibited items; Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.


• Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmates disturbance;


• Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections;


• Perform other related duties as assigned.


• Subject to 24-hour call.

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate and a minimum of two (2) years professional experience or closely related field preferred.

Must hold or be eligible to hold a Texas Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one (1) year of employment.

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.