Detention Officer Trainee — Training, Growth & Impact

City of Baytown, TX; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Holiday leave

Tuition assistance

Training program

Job summary

The City of Baytown is hiring a Detention Officer/Trainee to help maintain safety and security in our facilities. The role includes comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement, with starting pay for trainees at $20.08 per hour and a path to higher pay with experience.

You will handle prisoner processing, jail operations, and routine safety checks, and you must pass CJIS background checks, polygraph, physical fitness, and psychological assessments. Bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills are essential for handling prisoners and public interactions.
• Ability to pass CJIS fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Must pass polygraph, physical fitness and psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork for prisoners and jail activity; maintain jail logs and incident reports.
• Books in prisoners and obtain required signatures; manage belongings and releases.
• Care for prisoners, supervise in cells, and monitor safety checks every 30 minutes.
• Conduct cash bonds handling and receipts; account for funds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Baytown is hiring a Detention Officer/Trainee to help maintain safety and security in our facilities. The role includes comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement, with starting pay for trainees at $20.08 per hour and a path to higher pay with experience.

You will handle prisoner processing, jail operations, and routine safety checks, and you must pass CJIS background checks, polygraph, physical fitness, and psychological assessments. Bilingual ability is a plus.