Detention Service Officer — Inmate Security & Operations

Dallas-County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Detention Service Officer to supervise inmates during booking, holdovers and daily jail operations at the Sheriff North Tower in Dallas, TX. You will conduct searches, fingerprinting, and escorts while ensuring safety and security within a secure facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma or 12 college credits, successful polygraph/psychological exams, and a comprehensive background investigation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or 12 college credits with C or better.
• Background checks include polygraph and psychological exams; extensive background investigation.
• Mandatory drug testing before and during employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control inmates during booking, holdover, confinement, recreation, visitation and release.
• Escort inmates to courts and programs; ensure safety and security of housing units.
• Perform searches, fingerprinting, and related processing to establish inmate identity.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Defense tactics

Education

High School diploma or 12 college credits

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a Detention Service Officer to supervise inmates during booking, holdovers and daily jail operations at the Sheriff North Tower in Dallas, TX. You will conduct searches, fingerprinting, and escorts while ensuring safety and security within a secure facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma or 12 college credits, successful polygraph/psychological exams, and a comprehensive background investigation.