Detention Officer - City of Frisco ($18.50-25.33/hour)

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Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties

• Performs booking procedures into/out of the municipal detention facility, including logging in of property, recording names into the arrest book and onto the computer, fingerprinting, photographing, and conducting a secondary search for weapons/drugs before putting prisoners into cells.
• May administer intoxilyzer tests and video tape persons arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
• Monitors care of prisoners in the detention facility, including meals, minor medical attention, showers, visitors, and telephone calls.
• Issue prisoner towels and personal hygiene articles.
• May be required to dispense medication as prescribed.
• Monitors prisoners during arraignment proceedings.
• Escorts prisoners from on area to another, including out-of-building escorts as required.
• May be required to transfer prisoners to and from area detention facilities in city vehicle.
• Visually, and through use of remote video surveillance equipment, performs cell checks to monitor prisoner status and behavior.
• Explains bail and bond-out options to prisoners charged with offenses; accepts bail, bonds, or fines from and completes release forms for prisoners.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a Unites States citizen.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully complete training in defensive tactics within 1 year of employment and maintain proficiency in defense tactics.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, polygraph, psychological examination, physical agility test, criminal background check and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.