What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Services Officer position at Town of Flower Mound?
Assists in all aspects of daily jail operations and addresses a modified range of investigative duties related to calls for service originating at the Police Department.
Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Process prisoners in and out of the jail to include paperwork, photographs, fingerprinting, physical and mental medical needs assessment, prisoner classification, and property inventory.
- Conducts searches of prisoners upon entering the jail and during confinement for contraband.
- Responsible for dispensing and logging medication to prisoners as needed.
- Must be capable of restraining prisoners when verbal skills fail to diffuse a situation.
- Process paperwork using basic computer skills.
- Responsible for basic sanitation of jail cells as needed.
- Fingerprinting of citizens as requested for employer, adoption, or other reasons.
- Responsible for inventory of prisoners' uniforms, blankets, and towels.
- Assists other employees as needed.
- Adheres to personnel safety, departmental policies and procedures, and general orders.
- Informs supervisor of all work activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
- Must be able to see, write, hear, talk, run, climb, bend, physically restrain a person, endure extended periods of exertion, and sit for long periods of time; to observe and remember names, faces, and details of incidents; to work in adverse environmental conditions.
Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Must have a general working knowledge of police officer and/or law enforcement regulations.
- Must have good hand-eye coordination to operate police equipment (vehicles, weapons, radios, etc.).
- Must have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written.
- Bilingual skills are preferred.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written directives; communicate courteously and effectively with other people, and maintain a pleasant and friendly personality at all times; exercise good judgment and make competent decisions in all activities; and maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.
- MUST WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE ALL SHIFTS; NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS, AND ACCEPT ON-CALL DUTY STATUS.
- Written Examination
- Interview with Background Investigator
- Oral Board
- Background Investigation
- Applicants who successfully pass the background investigation will be given a Conditional Offer of Employment
- Psychological Examination
- Polygraph Evaluation
- Medical Examination / Drug Screen
