Detention Officer

Salary: $45,636.00 - $64,356.00 Annually

Location: City of Irving, TX

Job Type: Technical

Job Number: 2600040

Department: Police Department

Opening Date: 02/04/2026

Closing Date: 2/18/2026 5:00 PM Central

NOW OFFERING LATERAL HIRE OPPORTUNITY!

Duties include booking, fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons; conducting intoxilyzer tests; searching and screening, supervising, preparing meals for, feeding, and releasing jail inmates; cleaning and handling maintenance of the jail; preparing and submitting daily activity reports; conducting daily searches of the jail facility; processing monies for bonds/fines; and attending court as needed. Duties will require ability to restrain and secure combative prisoners using verbal skills, hand control techniques and/or other accepted methods;

attending mandatory training courses and maintaining all required certifications. Hours include two shifts covering a 24-hour period. A high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class C Texas driver's license and a good driving record are required. Must be at least 18 years of age to be hired. Duties involve access to sensitive Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), which requires that a thorough background check be conducted.

Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam, a psychological exam, and criminal history check. Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered.

PAY GRADE GG14 / FULL PAY RANGE $21.94 - $30.94 PER HOUR

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. To access the list of job titles.

The Irving Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community-based policing and providing the best possible service to the residence of Irving. We embrace the vision that Irving will be the model for safe and beautiful neighborhoods; a vibrant economy; and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. With compassion, integrity and innovation, we strive to institute trust and promote a high quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS.

24/7 Scheduling (Duties require being able to work various shifts covering a 24-hour period including day, evening and nighttime hours as well as holidays and weekends). Are you available and willing to work as needed, including day, evening and nighttime hours as well as holidays and weekends, as the position requires?

• Yes
• No

Drug Non-Use Acknowledgment for Detention Officer - As a condition for consideration for employment as an Irving detention officer, candidates must not have used illegal drugs, including marijuana, for at least the last three years. Do you acknowledge and accept this condition for employment consideration?

• Yes
• No