DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs required duties in all areas of assigned responsibilities
• Maintains physical fitness required to perform essential job duties
• Immediately responds to emergency situations and routine drills
• Uses reasonable force when necessary to prevent a direct threat to the health and safety of individuals in jail facilities
• Supervises inmate feeding and monitors those with special dietary needs
• Supervises the cleaning of jail housing area
• Supervises inmate movement within the facility
• Distributes mail, hygiene items and approved items to inmates
• Supervises inmate recreational activities
• Utilizes emergency equipment including all fire and emergency medical equipment
• Works shift assigned
• Enforces all applied rules and regulations of given position
• Remains current on all departmental and bureau policies and procedures
• Maintains control and custody of inmates during tour of duty
• Maintains safety and security of facilities assigned
• Completes mandatory paperwork relating to the custody and care of inmates
• Produces legal documents required in daily performance of duties
• Conducts security checks as required
• Attends and completes all training required by statute or TCOLE to maintain required certification(s) and licenses
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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