Detention Officer

Salary: $27.30 Hourly

Closing Date: 9/30/2026

Position Summary:

Detention Officers supervise inmates who are confined 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Tarrant County Confinement system to ensure the safe keeping of all inmate property and maintain care for all persons in the custody of the Sheriff. This position may also perform basic administrative duties to arrange and coordinate the surrender and transfer to Tarrant County Texas of individuals accused or convicted of offenses outside the territory of the asylum state and within the territorial jurisdiction of Texas. This position description applies to all TCSO Detention Officer positions and functions.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs required duties in all areas of assigned responsibilities
2. Maintains physical fitness required to perform essential job duties
3. Must immediately respond to emergency situations and routine drills
4. Must use reasonable force when necessary to prevent a direct threat to the health and safety of individuals in jail facilities
5. Supervises inmate feeding and monitors those with special dietary needs
6. Supervises the cleaning of jail housing area
7. Supervises inmate movement within the facility
8. Distributes mail, hygiene items and approved items to inmates
9. Supervises inmate recreational activities
10. Must be able to effectively utilize emergency equipment including all fire and emergency medical equipment (e.g., air packs, fire extinguisher, fire hoses, medical back boards, etc.)
11. Must work shift assigned
12. Enforces all applied rules and regulations of given position
13. Remains current on all departmental and bureau policies and procedures. Ensures that these policies are followed and applied
14. Handles volatile situations quickly, responsively and professionally
15. Maintains control and custody of inmates during tour of duty
16. Maintains safety and security of facilities assigned
17. Completes mandatory paperwork relating to the custody and care of inmates
18. Produces legal documents required in daily performance of duties
19. Conducts security checks as required
20. Attends and completes all training required by statute or TCOLE to maintain required certification(s) and (licenses).
21. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum 18 years of age.

• Must obtain Jailer License within one (1) year.

• Must possess a valid driver license and obtain a Texas license within 30 days of hiring.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.