Detention Officer

ETENTION OFFICER -Police
This position is eligible for up to $2,500 hiring incentive
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, perform all duties necessary for the successful operation of the Detention Section. Must be available to work any shift, holiday weekend, and/or days/nights as required for scheduling by supervision. In situations where there is a personnel shortage, must be able to competently work alone.Perform other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform the book-in and release of prisoners; prepare bonds and fine receipts.
Visually, and through the use of video equipment, perform cell checks to monitor prisoner status and behavior.
Monitor Public Safety Campus and other City building security cameras and report any suspicious persons/activity to a supervisor.
Fingerprint, photograph, handcuff and physically search prisoners.
Facilitate prisoner visitations with relatives and legal counsel.
Dispense medication as prescribed.
Order prisoner food; prepare and serve meals to prisoners.
Lock cell doors, take physical action to prevent escapes and/or assaults, subdue combative/violent prisoners.
Escort prisoners from one area to another, including out-of-building escorts as required.
Issue prisoner towels and personal hygiene articles; stock office supplies; inventory equipment and supplies.
Clean Detention facilities.
Assist in preparing appropriate documentation to ensure the timely transfer of prisoners.
Collect, accurately count money, and make change.
Answer and place telephone calls related to prisoner status and transfer requests.
Proficiently operate all equipment in the Detention Facility, including video and audio equipment, computers, multi-line telephones, photography equipment, fingerprint equipment, cell door locks, personal alarms, two-way radio, emergency breathing apparatus, AED,food preparation equipment, calculator, laundry equipment and other equipment as required.
Attend/testify in all criminal and civil courts when summoned.
Attend training schools/seminars and other City related events, which may require travel(occasionally overnight).
Climb, kneel, bend, crawl and/or stoop to perform physical searches of the Detention Facility.
Stand for extended periods of time in a confined space to process prisoners.
Remove supplies from overhead storage cabinets.
Drag and/or carry prisoner or employee with minimum weight of 168 pounds a minimum of 20 yards, in the event of injury or fire.
Communicate courteously, effectively, and clearly, in English, verbally and in writing, with other City employees, officials, and the public.
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Maintain various paper and computer files.
Accurately read and record information.
Assist in training new employees and in completing written performance evaluations; assist in budget preparation.
Assist the public and Department personnel with requests by telephone, in written communications, and in person at a service window.
Perform other related duties as required.
Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of self or others.
Drive City vehicle to conduct City business.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:
High school diploma or G.E.D. required.Valid Texas Drivers License, Class C or above, required.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
One year recent work experience preferred. Must be able to pass: a background check on previous employment; motor vehicle record check; pre-employment examinations including written and oral exams; physical agility test; drug screening; polygraph examination; and post-offer physical and psychological medical examinations. Must be able to make correct decisions in stressful situations; think clearly and act effectively in emergency situations; possess good interpersonal skills, written communication skills, reading comprehension skills; possess the ability to memorize and understand ora /written information; and possess the ability to perform basic numerical calculations.