Detention Officer

Summary

To maintain the immediate security, care and control of inmates and the Lubbock County Detention Center structure; ensuring compliance with all local policy and procedure and Texas minimum jail standards

• Care, custody and control of the inmates.
• Admit and release inmates from the detention center; take fingerprints; remove personal property; conduct searches of inmates including clothing and living space; verify medical information.
• Communication with professionals and the general public regarding inmates.
• Perform security checks and document inmate actions; investigate any suspicious activities.
• Ensure sanitary conditions of the inmates and detention center structure are in compliance with policy and Texas minimum jail standards.
• Distribute supplies, food, medication and other necessities to inmates incarcerated in the detention center.
• Supervise visitations; document all daily activities; report and log all maintenance activities.
• Handle disciplinary problems; restrain violent and suicidal inmates; respond to medical emergencies. contact proper authorities when necessary.
• Serve meals according to detention division policy and procedures and Texas minimum jail standards.
• Create and maintain a variety of records, reports and logs on the computer.
• Maintain supplies and document use and inventory.
• Assist in transporting inmates to court.
• Attend in-service schools and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

To maintain the immediate security, care and control of inmates and the Lubbock County Detention Center structure; ensuring compliance with all local policy and procedure and Texas minimum jail standards

• Care, custody and control of the inmates.
• Admit and release inmates from the detention center; take fingerprints; remove personal property; conduct searches of inmates including clothing and living space; verify medical information.
• Communication with professionals and the general public regarding inmates.
• Perform security checks and document inmate actions; investigate any suspicious activities.
• Ensure sanitary conditions of the inmates and detention center structure are in compliance with policy and Texas minimum jail standards.
• Distribute supplies, food, medication and other necessities to inmates incarcerated in the detention center.
• Supervise visitations; document all daily activities; report and log all maintenance activities.
• Handle disciplinary problems; restrain violent and suicidal inmates; respond to medical emergencies. contact proper authorities when necessary.
• Serve meals according to detention division policy and procedures and Texas minimum jail standards.
• Create and maintain a variety of records, reports and logs on the computer.
• Maintain supplies and document use and inventory.
• Assist in transporting inmates to court.
• Attend in-service schools and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION
/ EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Must be able to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally. An individual must have the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. Officers will obtain a basic understanding of standards established by the Texas Minimum Jail Standards, Lubbock County and Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures. Officers must possess the ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Employees will maintain physical conditioning appropriate for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: subdue…