Groundskeeper- Parks & Sports Facilities #JR100028

About the role

The City of Farmers Branch will be conducting interviews for the position of Detention Officer on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Check-in will commence at 6:45 PM and the interview session will begin at 7:00 PM. Applicants must complete all sections of the application to be considered. Entering "see resume" is not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs booking procedures into and out of the City detention facility, including logging of property, soliciting data to complete reports, fingerprinting and photographing inmates, conducting searches for weapons and drugs, and seizing contraband.
• Completes reports on inmates and enters data into computer.
• Maintains care of inmates in the detention facility, serving meals, providing minor medical attention, showers, visitors, and telephone calls; maintains physical order and discipline among detention facility inmates; conducts emergency evacuation of inmates and operates related emergency equipment (air pack, fire extinguisher, fire hose, etc.); explains bail and bond out options to inmates; responds to requests and inquiries concerning detention facility activities and operations; issues appropriate inmate prisoner information to the public.
• Ensures the safety and security of prisoners by operating electronic and mechanical locking equipment; operates visual and audio equipment; conducts periodic inmate and cell searches seizing contraband; performs maintenance and cleaning of detention facility; completes daily reports of activities and records inmate and staff activity; operates technical computerized equipment as related to detention of inmates; operates a City motor vehicle to conduct City business.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, and one-year recent work experience with the public preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime and on-call as needed.
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid Texas Driver's License.
• Maintain acceptable driving record.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must have a clear criminal history.
• Successfully complete TCLEOSE Basic Detention Officer's School within twelve (12) months of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English language;
• Ability to make correct decisions in emergency situations;
• Ability to understand and proficiently carry out oral and written instructions, procedures, directives, and orders;
• Skill in the use of tact and courtesy with the general public;
• Ability to proficiently use standard jail equipment (multiple line telephone, computer, two way radio, copier, facsimile machine, oven, microwave, emergency breathing apparatus, oleoresin capsicum propellant, handcuffs, camera equipment, video equipment, fingerprint equipment, and cleaning equipment).
• Knowledge of modern detention facility practices and procedures;
• Good knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as related to incarceration of persons.

Skills

• Ability to physically restrain and handcuff a moderately resisting person;
• Ability to drag or carry inmate or employee with minimum weight of 175 lbs. a minimum of 20 yards.

Benefits

The City of Farmers Branch offers a competitive benefit package to all full-time employees. Benefits begin on the first day of employment and include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, TMRS Pension, Empower Retirement, Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.