Detention Officer

Under general supervision of the Detention Supervisor, the Detention Officer is responsible for performing the intake, care, release, and supervision of inmates being held in the City of Ennis Detention Facility and for the security of the facility. The Detention Officer provides information and assistance to the public, other divisions of the Police Department, other police and county agencies, and the courts relating to inmates housed in the Ennis Detention Center.

• Performs inmate intake procedures, including risk assessments, taking photographs, and fingerprinting; enters inmate information into the system.
• Logs and secures inmates' personal property.
• Conducts thorough searches of inmates to ensure facility safety.
• Prepares and distributes meals to inmates.
• Handles the release of inmates from the detention facility following proper procedures.
• Performs daily security checks and searches throughout the facility.
• Cleans and conducts basic maintenance tasks to keep the facility safe and operational.
• Processes payments for bonds and fines.
• Appears in court as needed.
• Prepares daily activity reports and completes other required documentation.
• Uses appropriate methods- including verbal de-escalation, physical restraint techniques, and hand control tactics to safely manage combative, suicidal, or mentally distressed inmates.
• Attends mandatory training courses and maintaining all required certifications.
• Answers phones; responds to inquiries from the public, other City departments, and other agencies.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to work.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.