Detention Officer

Overview

Detention Officer City of Plano
• Plano, TX, United States

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano
, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym,
SERVE (S tewardship E ngaged R espectful V isionary E xcellence).

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano
, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym,
SERVE (S tewardship E ngaged R espectful V isionary E xcellence).

Job Details

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL:
BECOME A DETENTION OFFICER TODAY!

Are you ready to embark on a career that truly impacts your community? Step into the role of a Detention Officer and become a pivotal figure in safeguarding the well-being and order of our city jail. As a Detention Officer, you'll be at the forefront of law enforcement, trusted with the vital task of overseeing the welfare, confinement, and management of individuals within our facility.

Being a Detention Officer transcends mere employment-it's a calling. It demands not only empathy and resilience but also a committed dedication to upholding principles of justice and fairness for everyone. If you're ready to embrace challenges, operate with unwavering integrity, and contribute to positive change daily, then this opportunity awaits you. Join our ranks and become part of a larger mission.

Take the first step today by applying to become a Detention Officer, and together, let's forge a safer, more resilient community for all.

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free recreation center membership

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

SALARY: $23.56/hourly rate / $49,005.00 annual rate

Under the general supervision of a Detention Supervisor, the Detention Officer assumes responsibility for various tasks within the City of Plano jail facility. These include performing intake, care, release, and supervision of inmates, as well as ensuring the security of the facility. Additionally, the Detention Officer serves as a point of contact for providing information and assistance to the public, other divisions within the Police Department, other law enforcement agencies, and the Courts regarding inmates housed in the Plano City Jail.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs booking procedures into the City of Plano jail facility, including logging property, fingerprinting, taking mug shots, and conducting searches as necessary.
• Operating computerized equipment such as Livescan, computer imaging, jail management system, NCIC/TCIC Computer System, and utilizing two-way radio and intercom systems.
• Maintains detailed records and logs and completes forms.
• Completes Medical and Psychological screenings of inmates upon booking and conducting classification screenings to determine the most appropriate housing to minimize potential safety or medical issues.
• Regularly interacting with inmates in a modified direct supervision environment to better observe changes in inmate behavior, prevent disruptive activities, and maintain proactive supervision.
• Restrains combative, suicidal, violent, and/or mentally disturbed inmates as necessary.
• Monitors the care of inmates in the jail facility, including meals, minor medical attention, showers, visitors, and telephone calls; placing inmates on suicide watch as appropriate.
• Conducts cell searches; confiscates contraband items.
• Transfers inmates to and from other detention facilities in the jail van.
• Monitors inmates during arraignment proceedings.
• Explains bail and bond-out options to inmates and citizens; accepting bail, bonds, or fines; completing release forms for inmates; responding to other citizen inquiries.
• Observes and controls visitors and inmates during visitations.
• Monitors contractors and janitorial staff working in the jail; provides contractors with escort services into and out of secured areas.
• Attends training and certification courses as required.
• Consistently complies with all policy, procedure, and laws specific to operations of the Plano City Jail and the housing and supervision of inmates.
• Serves as a witness in City Court as needed.
• Provides emergency medical aid to inmates as needed and directed.
• Operates in emergencies utilizing Smoke/Fire Hood.
• Physically evacuates unconscious inmates to safety in fire emergencies if necessary.
• Work any shift or operational…