Job Details
Salary : $43,121.10 - $57,374.93 Annually
Location : Lewisville, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2324-00111
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 05/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Performs administrative, clerical, and manual duties associated with the detention of prisoners. Interviews citizens and completes computerized criminal offense reports.
After the closing date we will review your application, if you meet the minimum qualifications and the background standards the HR department will send you an e-mail invitation to take the written test.
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Based on direct years of experience as a Detention Officer, your starting pay rate will be reviewed as such:
HIRING INCENTIVE: $2,500
Essential Functions
- Performs prisoner intake procedures, including risk screening, photography, and fingerprinting; enters information into computer.
- Handles inventory and release of prisoner property.
- Prepares all bonds for prisoner release.
- Prepares receipts when taking money for municipal court fines.
- Receives phone calls from bonding agencies, prisoners' families, dispatchers, etc; gives and receives information according to procedures.
- Logs and controls prisoner movement within the jail; conducts routine safety checks of prisoners in cells, paying special attention to high-risk or suicidal prisoners; guards prisoners during interviews; monitors phone use by prisoners at "book-in" and after arraignment.
- Prepares and forwards affidavits for warrant (including copies of arrest report) to the court of jurisdiction.
- Attends to physical needs of prisoners; dispenses linens, medication and toiletries; prepares and serves meals; arranges for medical care and provides for first aid as needed, completing necessary reports.
- Maintains jail facility; hoses out cells, etc.; requests supplies as needed.
- Receives phone calls and lobby visits from the public; answers questions, gives accurate information, or refers to the appropriated person.
- Interviews complainants, obtains written statements, and completes computerized criminal offense reports.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications Education- High School Diploma or GED.
Experience- 1 year of work experience in a high public contact job.
- Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to:- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
- Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to give and receive routine information accurately.
- Ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately.
- Ability to organize work and set priorities.
- Ability to physically restrain prisoners and call for assistance.
- Ability to work with interruptions under stressful circumstances.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to perform computer data entry and complete report forms.
Skills:- Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, Burmese or Korean preferred.
Other Requirements:- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be a US Citizen so will be able to obtain training by TCOLE.
- Must successfully pass a written exam.
- Must submit and pass a pre-employment drug, pre-placement medical examination and the job placement assessment.
- Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
- An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
- Must submit to and pass a background check including fingerprint check, polygraph test, and psychological examination.
- Must submit to and pass Municipal Jailer Course (LET310) prior to graduating from the Detention training program. (Trainees will be given 3 attempts to complete each module. If not successful in passing the final exam, the trainee will not graduate from the training program.) Preference may be given to candidates who have previously taken and passed the Municipal Jailer Course or have attained certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer.
- Must submit to and pass the TLETS/TCIC Less than Full access course within the first 6 months of employment and the bi-annually recertification course.
- Must submit to and pass Taser, CPR, and Defensive driving course.
Work Hours A&C shift- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday
B&D shift - ever other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Lewisville.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 15 Paid Sick Leave Days
- 20 Paid Vacation Days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Retirement with Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Receive 2:1 match with 20 service years (credit) or at age 60+5 year vesting. Receive credit for prior public or military service as determined by TMRS.
- The option to further invest for your future with a 3.76% match for 457b plan contributions of 4%.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Workers' Compensation
- Wellness Program and Clinic
- Employee membership discount to Thrive, LELLA, and Lake Park
- Employee recognition programs and events throughout the year
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Are you a citizen of the United States of America?
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
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Have you ever been convicted in any court of an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code?
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Have you use marihuana within the past year?
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Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to a Felony or a Class "A" Misdemeanor?
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Have you ever been PERMANENTLY rejected from the Lewisville Police Department hiring process?
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Have you use any other illegal drug within the past 10 years?
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Have you been convicted of or pled guilty to a Class "B" Misdemeanor in the past 10 years of final disposition?
Required Question