Detention Officer

The purpose of this position is to oversee the proper and safe booking, release and holding of the City’s prisoners. This is accomplished by completing booking and releasing of prisoners according to standard operating procedure guidelines, entering prisoners’ information into computer system, filling out appropriate paperwork, fingerprinting and searching prisoners before entry into prison facility, photographing prisoners for legal and documentation purposes, logging prisoners’ personal property upon entry, inputting prisoners’ information into computer system upon release, supervising activities of prisoners, conducting cell checks, accounting for prisoners’ whereabouts in facility and distributing meals and medication to prisoners. Other duties include maintaining proper operation of jail equipment, assessing inventory supply levels, notifying supervisor of concerns, operating intoxilizer equipment, completing documentation paperwork as required and interacting with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide directions to other employees.

Why Work for the City of North Richland Hills?

As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it.

Insurance

Full time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance equal to three times your salary, and optional supplemental life insurance and long-term disability programs.

Retirement

As a full-time employee, you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.

Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full time employees earn three weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.

What We're Looking For

· High School diploma or GED equivalent.

· No experience required.

· Must obtain Basic Jail Certification and State Intoxilizer Certification within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Additional Information

Work Schedule:

· Three 12-hour shifts, either 6a-6p or 6p-6a.

· One four-hour shift (those hours differ based on need).

· 4-day work week.

· Three consecutive days off (based on seniority)

May work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Subject to change to meet the needs of the department.

3 training phases, each phase is set up to train in each work shift.

We schedule 2 shift bids in a year. 1st shift bid in December and goes in effect January. 2nd shift bid in June and goes in effect in July.

Posting is Open until Filled

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