Detention Officer

Definition

This is a full-time (Service Workers) position in the City's Police Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for guarding inmates in the City's Municipal Jail in accordance with established policies, regulations, and directed procedures. Reporting relationship: Detention Officer Supervisor.

Examples of Work

• Monitor conduct of prisoners, according to established policies, regulations and directed procedures, to maintain order and safety; inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates;
• Search prisoners, cells for weapons or other prohibited items; Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.
• Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmates disturbance;
• Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour call.
  
  

Education, Experience, or Certification

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate and a minimum of two (2) years professional experience or closely related field preferred.

Must hold or be eligible to hold a Texas Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one (1) year of employment.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Employee Benefits

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Deductibles:
• Single: $2,500 annually
• Family: $5,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
• Single: $5,000 annually
• Family: $10,000 annually
• Additional Details:
• Employee pays dependent premiums
• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Provider: H.S.A. Bank
• Features:
• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
• Contribution Limits:
• Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
• Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
• Catch-up (age 55 ): $1,000
• City Contributions:
• Employee only: $1,500
• Employee & Family: $2,750
• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
• PPO Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Deductibles:
• Single: $1,500 annually
• Family: $3,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
• Single: $4,500 annually
• Family: $9,000 annually
• Prescription Drug Co-pays:
• Generic: $10
• Preferred: $40
• Non-Preferred: $80
• EPO Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Deductibles:
• Single: $1,500 annually
• Family: $3,000 annually
• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
• Single: $4,500 annually
• Family: $9,000 annually
• Prescription Drug Co-pays:
• Generic: $10
• Preferred: $45
• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Features:
• No deductible
• No annual maximum
• Member co-pay depends on the procedure
• PPO Plan
• Provider: Cigna
• Features:
• $1,500 per person annual maximum
• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan
• Features:
• Eye Exam $10 Copay
• Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
• Coverage:
• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores
• Features:
• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac
• Accident
• Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1
• Visit TMRS for more information
  
  

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square
  
  

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees
  

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
• 0-5 years: 14 days
• 6 years: 15 days
• 7 years: 16 days
• 8 years: 17 days
• 9 years: 18 days
• 10-14 years: 19 days
• 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.
  

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.
  
  

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.
  
  

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.
  
  

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.
  
  

01

Do you hold a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have at least two (2) years professional experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you hold a Texas Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate :

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Are you able to obtain a Texas Basic Jailer Proficiency Certificate within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question