Detention Officer-I
CITY OF MESQUITE
invites applications for the position of:
Detention Officer-I
SALARY: $16.27 Hourly
OPENING DATE: 05/10/18 CLOSING DATE: 10/16/19 04:00 PM GENERAL SUMMARY: To participate in a variety of semi-skilled tasks involved in the processing of prisoners for detention in the municipal jail; to oversee the safety and well-being of all prisoners; and to provide responsible administrative and technical support to the detention function in a stressful environment.
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SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by a Police Lieutenant.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Participate in a variety of tasks involved in processing prisoners for detention in or release from the municipal jail; record fingerprints; photograph prisoners in mug shots; prepare and review all appropriate paperwork.
- Collect and securely store all property of the prisoners; assist in searching prisoners as necessary.
- Place prisoners in jail cells; monitor cells regularly to determine prisoner well-being; count the prisoners at least twice during each hour; oversee and coordinate prisoner visitation; run a driver's license check for outstanding warrants on all visitors; distribute and check visitation badges.
- Prepare and serve meals to prisoners; provide prisoners with personal health care items as appropriate.
- Escort prisoners to and from cells; transfer prisoners to other jail facilities; attend court with prisoners as necessary; subdue hostile prisoners as necessary.
- Clean all jail facilities; mop, sweep and scrub toilets and sinks; prepare empty cells for next prisoner.
- Process paperwork for releasing impounded vehicles; prepare receipts for prisoners who are released on bond.
- Staff the Police Information Desk; receive and direct visitors and complainants; take reports of crimes and offenses; evaluate incidents for immediate referral to commissioned personnel.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
Detention Officer I
- No experience required
- Ability to type 20 wpm
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The jail is a 24 hour- 7 days per week operation. If you are offered the position of Detention Officer you are agreeing to work:
· 8 hour shifts, 5 days per week
· Holidays (if scheduled as a normal working day)
· Weekends
· Deep nights
· Evenings
· Mandatory overtime
· On Call for disasters
· Rotation of shifts while in training
You must be able to work the following rotating shifts:
Shift Schedules:
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
1515 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-216-6218
Questions? Call Recruiter, Kim Little 972-216-6384 or email klittle@cityofmesquite.com