Detention Officer

Carrollton, TX
Carrollton Police Department

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing care and custody of detainees to include booking, finger printing, videotaping, and testifying in court. Work is performed with limited supervision.

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares and maintains legal documents and files on prisoners detained in the City jail, which includes: initiating booking procedures; gathering a variety of intake information on prisoners, including medical histories; inputting charges into applicable database; preparing paperwork for submittal to the Judge; photographing and fingerprinting prisoners; running criminal histories; providing Officers with warrant information; searching prisoners; and/or, performing other related activities.
  • Supervises the behavior of prisoners in holding and jail cells, ensuring the safety and security of the jail.
  • Works among contained prisoners.
  • Performs a variety of activities in support of jail house operations, which may include: washing and issuing blankets, shoes, and mats; preparing simple meals for prisoners; escorting prisoners to arraignment proceedings before the Judge; monitoring cameras; answering telephones; and/or, performing other related activities.
  • Performs a variety of administrative support activities, which may include: maintaining a variety of records and logs; answering telephones; monitoring video surveillance; maintaining the entry and exit of the jail area; providing customer service at the public window; completing bond forms; sending teletypes to external agencies; and/or, performing other related activities.
  • Provides testimony during court hearings as required.
  • Drives a prisoner transport van to and from county jail facilities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • One year of related experience (e.g. administrative, customer service, security, jailer).
  • Must obtain CPR, First Aid, NCIC/TCIC Certifications within one year.