Detention Officer

Application Process:

• Deadline to Apply: 03/14/2024
• Applicants must successfully complete the following:
  • Testing: Candidates selected for testing will be invited to participate in alpha-numeric data entry testing. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 15 words per minute and an 85% accuracy rate in order to move forward in the process. (This will be scheduled at a later date.)
  • A Personal History Statement Packet will be issued to Candidates who pass the typing test.  All candidates must complete a Personal History Statement, bring it with them at the time of testing.  The document must be notarized with all supporting documentation attached.
  • Preliminary Interview including Personal History Statement review
  • Interview Board
  • Following a  conditional job offer, pre-employment requirements for external candidates include but are not limited to:
    • Background Investigation (includes, but not limited to Polygraph, Psychological, Medical (Fit for Duty Physical) w/Drug Screen)
    • Credit Check
    • Job related hiring documents, if selected for employment.
  • Interview with Chief of Police
• Expected duration of process: approximately 6-8 weeks after the posting announcement close date.
• Re-application period: all candidates are welcome to apply for any currently posted job opportunity at any time.

 The City of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation, please call the Human Resources Department at 817-743-4040. For all other inquiries, please contact Sergeant Darrell Potts at 817-743-4543 or dpotts@cityofkeller.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Regional Holding Facility Supervisor, this position primarily involves the processing and close supervision of prisoners.  Work involves all tasks involved with the processing of prisoners into and out of the jail facility as well as the care of prisoners while they are incarcerated in the jail facility per departmental policies and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.      Control prisoners as they are brought into the jail facility, which may require physical contact to subdue combative and violent prisoners.

2.      Follow departmental search procedures to secure personal belongings and assure the absence of weapons and or contraband.

3.      Book-in prisoners on computerized Record Management System.

4.      Prepare jail forms, including fingerprint cards, bond forms, and arrest packets.

5.      Fingerprint and photograph prisoners.

6.      Inspect jail/prisoner(s) every 15 or 30 minutes depending upon the circumstances.

7.      Perform Jail Inspection of the entire Detention Facility at the beginning of shift.

8.      Perform weekly inspection as required by policy.    

9.      Maintain security in the jail facility.

10.    Care for prisoners during incarceration, which includes: feeding; providing showers under close supervision; telephone calls; log in visitation by legal counsel, family etc.

11.    Provide prisoner information reports and records for arraignments with the judge or other law enforcement agency.

12.    Answer citizen and prisoner questions involving departmental jail operating procedures.

13.    Insure safety and cleanliness of the jail facility, including general cleaning mopping and washing laundry.

14.    Oversee prisoner release activities including accurate completion of necessary     documentation and forms.

15.    Make attempt or notification to victim upon release of a violent offender in compliance with the Code of Criminal Procedure.

16.    Follow City and Departmental Policy, Rules and Regulations. 

17.    Arrive at work everyday day on time, in good physical and mental condition.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.      Promote the designated organizational culture of E to the 4th power in actions, behavior and performance of duties. All relationships internal and external will be based on Empathy, Edification, Enthusiasm, and Excellence, which is consistent with the E to the 4th power Annual Performance Evaluation.

2.      File documents, data entry, fingerprint, and photograph index.

3.      Meet and communicate with the general public by telephone and/or walk-ins. 

4.      Maintain police activity reports such as criminal history, offense and traffic records.

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