Detention Officer

Summary

Responsible for detaining and processing people who are arrested in the City of Garland and for humanely treating and protecting the constitutional rights of inmates during their time of confinement. Salary:
Depending on qualifications and experience.

• Process, detain and release arrested persons including juveniles, while maintaining the welfare and security of the prisoners and staff.
• Prepare and serve meals to prisoners, provide personal health care items and dispense medications as needed and appropriate.
• Monitor the security of the Detention Center, including monitoring security cameras, unlocked doors and gates inside and outside.
• Process and collect payments for bonds, fines, and other charges.
• Prepare arraignment packets for the judge.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• No experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Up to 1 year experience as a detention officer or jailer in a government jail.

• Basic knowledge of constitutional rights of prisoners.
• Basic knowledge of law enforcement detainment policies and practices.
• Basic knowledge of reporting and management systems.
• Skill in transcribing, recording and confirming data.
• Skill in operating photographic and video recording equipment.
• Skill in operating a computer and basic office equipment.
• Ability to subdue combative persons who may be under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances.
• Ability to remain calm under extremely violent or stressful interpersonal situations.
• Ability to conduct a body search of someone of the same sex.
• Ability to administer first aid or CPR.

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.