Detention Officer

Irving, TX
Irving Police Department

Salary: $44,952.00 – $63,396.00 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Duties include booking, fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons;
  • Conducting intoxilyzer tests; searching and screening, supervising, preparing meals for, feeding, and releasing jail inmates; cleaning and handling maintenance of the jail;
  • Preparing and submitting daily activity reports;
  • Conducting daily searches of the jail facility;
  • Processing monies for bonds / fines; and attending court as needed.
  • Duties will require ability to restrain and secure combative prisoners using verbal skills, hand control techniques and / or other accepted methods;
  • Attending mandatory training courses and maintaining all required certifications. Hours include two shifts covering a 24-hour period.

Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class C Texas driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to be hired.
  • Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam, a psychological exam, and criminal history check.
  • Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered.