Jail Detention Officer: Intake, Transport & Safety

Weslacotx; Weslaco (TX); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

None

Zusammenfassung

The City of Weslaco is seeking a jailer responsible for operating the City’s jail, overseeing intake, detention, release and the well-being of incarcerated individuals in accordance with Department regulations. The role requires lawful performance of all related duties and compliance with applicable rules.

Responsibilities include processing arrests, transporting prisoners to court, feeding them, and maintaining detailed records.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years experience or equivalent in related field.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Current valid Class C driver's license and insurability.
• Must complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within three months.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Aufgaben

• Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work.
• Ensure well-being of individuals incarcerated at the jail.
• Handle intake, removal of personal items, detention and release including booking, photographing, and fingerprinting; verify criminal history.
• Transport prisoners to court, provide transportation and feeding; complete arrest forms.
• Monitor prisoners to ensure safety on a regular basis.
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.
• May work beyond normal hours, including nights and weekends.

Kenntnisse

Municipal jail operations knowledge

Emergency response under stress

Record keeping (detailed logs)

Oral and written communication

Public interaction with tact

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Weslaco is seeking a jailer responsible for operating the City’s jail, overseeing intake, detention, release and the well-being of incarcerated individuals in accordance with Department regulations. The role requires lawful performance of all related duties and compliance with applicable rules.

Responsibilities include processing arrests, transporting prisoners to court, feeding them, and maintaining detailed records.