Entry Level Detention Officer

• Perform the initial Suicide/Medical/Mental/Developmental disabilities screening for all inmates entering into the facility.
• Verify the validity and accuracy of arrest paperwork, warrants, and court bench orders to ensure the legality of holding inmates in the custody of the facility.
• Verify the validity and accuracy of release paperwork, bonds, and court bench orders to ensure the legality of releasing inmates from the custody of the facility.
• Administer body scan technology to prevent the introduction of contraband into the facility.
• Document, search, inventory, and maintain inmate personal property to prevent the spread of contraband within the facility.
• Determine the initial level of search for inmates entering the facility through the use of a decision tree.
• Obtain and maintain proper certifications with TCIC/NCIC to ensure the legality of searching for and viewing criminal history information.
• Perform fingerprinting and buccal swab procedures.
• Screen inmates and visiting members of the public for active warrants.
• Maintain and organize arrest, booking, and release documentation in inmate files.
• Maintain the safety and security of the facility through the separation, sorting, and search for contraband of all incoming and outgoing inmate correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. An individual must have the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language. A language skills assessment and a typing evaluation will be given to evaluate the employee’s ability to understand the English language. Acceptable typing evaluation will be a minimum 35 WPM with 80% accuracy. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill(s) and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION? EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Must be able to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally.