Detention Officer

City Of Keller•Keller, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Regional Holding Facility Supervisor, this position primarily involves the processing and close supervision of prisoners. Work involves all tasks involved with the processing of prisoners into and out of the jail facility as well as the care of prisoners while they are incarcerated in the jail facility per departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or a GED equivalent.
Correctable vision of 20/30.
No felony convictions.
Speak clearly in a well-modulated voice with good diction.
Think and act quickly, accurately, and calmly in emergency situations.
Coordinate several different activities at the same time.
Deal with persons from different cultures in a diplomatic manner, while exercising good emotional control.
Write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
Effectively deal with a diverse group of persons within confined jail space, without causing hostility and unnecessary stress.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the community.
Adhere to departmental rules and regulations.
Pass an oral review board, psychological test, medical exam, background investigation to include a polygraph, and an interview with the Police Chief.

Responsibilities

Control prisoners as they are brought into the jail facility, which may require physical contact to subdue combative and violent prisoners.
Follow departmental search procedures to secure personal belongings and assure the absence of weapons and or contraband.
Book-in prisoners on computerized Record Management System.
Prepare jail forms, including fingerprint cards, bond forms, and arrest packets.
Fingerprint and photograph prisoners.
Inspect jail/prisoner(s) every 15 or 30 minutes depending upon the circumstances.
Perform Jail Inspection of the entire Detention Facility at the beginning of shift.
Perform weekly inspection as required by policy.
Maintain security in the jail facility.
Care for prisoners during incarceration, which includes: feeding; providing showers under close supervision; telephone calls; log in visitation by legal counsel, family etc.
Provide prisoner information reports and records for arraignments with the judge or other law enforcement agency.
Answer citizen and prisoner questions involving departmental jail operating procedures.
Ensure safety and cleanliness of the jail facility, including general cleaning mopping and washing laundry.
Oversee prisoner release activities including accurate completion of necessary documentation and forms.
Make attempt or notification to victim upon release of a violent offender in compliance with the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Follow City and Departmental Policy, Rules and Regulations.
Arrive at work everyday day on time, in good physical and mental condition.
Promote the designated organizational culture of E to the 4th power in actions, behavior and performance of duties. All relationships internal and external will be based on Empathy, Edification, Enthusiasm, and Excellence, which is consistent with the E to the 4th power Annual Performance Evaluation.
File documents, data entry, fingerprint, and photograph index.
Meet and communicate with the general public by telephone and/or walk-ins.
Maintain police activity reports such as criminal history, offense and traffic records.
Assist in processing and maintenance of property/evidence submissions.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed by a supervisor.