Salary: $43,292.34 – $60,609.38 Annually
Closing Date: 9/30/2026
Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Detention Supervisor, or designee, the Detention Officer performs all duties necessary for the successful operation of the Detention Facility. Executes booking protocols for arrivals and departures at the municipal detention facility while ensuring the welfare of the detainees is consistently monitored. Must be available to work any shift, holidays and/or weekends.
Essential Functions:
- Completes all areas of on-the-job training.
- Assists with booking procedures into/out of the municipal detention facility, including logging in of property, recording names into the arrest book and onto the computer, fingerprinting, photographing, and conducting a secondary search for weapons/drugs before putting detainees into cells.
- Assists with administering intoxilyzer tests and videotaping persons arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
- Monitors daily activity and behavior of detainees to ensure compliance with facility rules.
- Issue detainee towels and personal hygiene articles.
- Assist in dispensing medication as prescribed.
- Assists with security and monitoring detainees during arraignment proceedings.
- Uploads files to the arraignment platform for judicial review and updates records.
- Escorts detainees from one area to another, as required.
- Visually, and through use of remote video surveillance equipment, performs cell checks to monitor detainee status and behavior.
- Explains bail and bond-out options to detainees charged with offenses; accepts bail, bonds, or fines from and completes release forms for detainees.
- Locks cell doors take physical action to prevent escapes and/or assaults, subdue combative/violent detainees.
- Assists in emergency situations, including disturbances and medical needs.
- Assists in detainee visitations with relatives and legal counsel.
- Assists in preparing appropriate documentation to ensure release or a timely transfer of detainees.
- May attend/testify in criminal and civil courts when summoned.
- Effectively communicate with detainees, staff and visitors to maintain order and security.
- Stock office supply inventories and monitor detention center equipment and supplies.
- Cleans detention facilities.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience that support the ability to perform the essential functions and/or skills of the job.
- Must obtain certificate of completion of Basic Jailer training program within one (1) year of employment.
- Must be able to successfully complete training in defensive tactics within one (1) year of employment and maintain proficiency in defense tactics.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, polygraph, psychological examination, physical agility test, criminal background check and MVR check.
- Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
