Detention Officer - City of North Richland Hills, TX

Title: Detention Officer
Type: Other Public Safety
Date Posted: January 24, 2024
Organization: City of North Richland Hills, TX
Website: Click here for more information or to apply
Email Contact: slykins@nrhtx.com


Description:


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 direction to other employees.


Job Post Expiration Date December 31, 2024

  All jobs are considered open until filled, unless otherwise posted.