Detention & Records Custody Officer

City of Pearland, TX; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 66,993,000 - 72,324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Long-term disability protection

Life insurance

TMRS retirement with 2:1 match

Educational assistance

11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Pearland, TX- Police Department seeks a full-time Jailer to support daily operations in the jail facility. The role features 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) and a competitive hourly pay scale based on qualifications.

Main duties include booking and custody of prisoners, maintaining accurate jail records, and coordinating with courts and other agencies. A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required, with a Texas Class C

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Requires minimum one year closely related experience.
• Valid, Class "C" Texas Driver's License, required.

Responsibilities

• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Book prisoner in jail after searching for weapons, valuables, or drugs, and complete and distribute notices to Municipal Court, Justice of the Peace, and District Attorney's office.
• Perform prisoner check every thirty minutes; complete jail logs indicating activity with each prisoner.
• Enter arrest information into the computer system to create information accessibility department wide and to comply with State monitoring.
• Prepare paperwork for arraignment before the Judge. Prepare arrest records identifying prisoner and charge assigned.
• Respond to information requests from family, bonding companies, and other agencies in reference to prisoners.
• Serve meals to prisoner and provides or obtains medical aid if needed.
• Conduct prisoner releases to include release of inmate property and sending information to other agencies, such as Brazoria County.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

Texas Class C Driver's License

Job description

The City of Pearland, TX- Police Department seeks a full-time Jailer to support daily operations in the jail facility. The role features 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) and a competitive hourly pay scale based on qualifications.

Main duties include booking and custody of prisoners, maintaining accurate jail records, and coordinating with courts and other agencies. A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required, with a Texas Class C