Posted Date
2/02/2025
Description
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.•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 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.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
•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.
Hiring Process
•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
The process takes approximately eight (8) to ten (10) weeks, depending on your rank on the eligibility list and factors in your background.
You may re-apply after one year if you fail the psychological examination. Other disqualifications could result in a minimum disqualification of one year or possible permanent disqualification.
Salary42,390.40 - 59,342.40 Annual