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Form of workBack to all Jobs 316 - Detention Officer (Open Positions: 1) Department: 316 - Municipal Jail Job Status: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $14.67 - Hourly Status: Open until filled Apply Now Job Description JOB SUMMARY The purpose of the Detention Officer is to ensure the safety and security of the jail and its inmates. The Detention Officer is responsible for securing the facility, processing the inmates, managing personal property, running security checks, and some clerical duties. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision.
COMPETENCIES: Effective Communication Trust Time Management Ethical Practice Citizen Value KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Average skills; knowledge of commonly used work routines, rules, procedures, or operations; Books, fingerprints, and photographs the inmates. Feeds the inmates and checks their well-being. Inventories, stores and secures inmate's personal property.
Maintains the security of the jail and the safety of the inmates. Searches inmate and performs cell checks for contraband. Maintains jail records release forms, log sheets and other documents.
Attends to any emergency needs of an inmate or officer. Requires reading basic sentences, instructions, or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing uncomplicated job forms; speaking sentences using basic grammar. Cleans jail and booking areas.
Performs related tasks. Education and Experience High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience. Special Certifications and License Valid Texas Driver's License.
Jailer Certification Independence and Judgement Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such as bad grammar, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules Initiative and Ingenuity General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities. Supervisory and Responsibility Does not supervise Financial Responsibility Does not deal with money Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc. Physical Demands More extensive active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc.
Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects. Responsibility for Equipment and Property Not responsible for any equipment or property.
Working Conditions Must remain calm and efficiently follow procedure and process in emergency situations Other Requirements The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check. ADA Requirements The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Benefits The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of continuous service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical and dental insurance plan.
Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually.
EEOC Statements The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
