Detention Officer

City of Wylie, TX•Wylie, TX

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About The Position

Why work for the City of Wylie? The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all. How we accomplish our mission: Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals. Are you looking for a position that will enable you to give back to your community? The City of Wylie's Police Department is seeking a Detention Officer to work in the jail facility. The selected applicant will book and release inmates, maintain prisoner care, distribute property and supplies, provide custodial services, restrain violent inmates, and operate detention facility equipment. Will interface with other City employees and citizens. Orientation period is a full 12 months. Supervision is provided by the Detention Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age and a United States citizen.
Valid Class C Driver's License. Must have Texas Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
TCOLE Basic Jailer license preferred, but not required at time of hire. Must successfully obtain TCOLE Basic Jailer license within 12 months of hire.
Must successfully complete training in defensive tactics within 12 months of hire and maintain proficiency in defense tactics.
Must obtain CPR Certification and maintain proficiency in CPR.
Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Responsibilities

Positively identifies inmates using fingerprint technology. Audits fingerprint cards to ensure accurate information. Corrects any discrepancies.
Books-in detainees; performs searching, fingerprinting, and photographing. Completes book-in information for detainees in the jail management system.
May administer intoxilyzer tests and videotape persons arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
Performs care and custody of individuals detained in the Wylie City Jail, including checking detainees in their cells as required by policy, preparing meals for detainees, and dispensing physician directed medications.
Visually, and through the use of video surveillance equipment, performs cell checks to monitor detainee status and behavior.
Interacts with City court and Judge.
Testifies in court as needed.
Restrains violent inmates according to policy, preventing incident escalation and providing non-physical before physical responses to prisoner situations.
Treats inmates humanely. Protects the constitutional rights of the inmates during their time in confinement.
Explains bail and bond-out options to detainees charged with offenses; accepts bail, bonds, or fines and completes release forms for detainees.
Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.
Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.
Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.
Workers' compensation benefits
Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
Free Recreation Center family membership.
City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)