| Location | Farmers Branch, TX |
| Salary | $21–$23.83 Per Hour |
Detention Officer
Salary
$19.06 - $28.59 Hourly
Location
Justice Center: 3723 Valley View, Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01592
Department
Police Department
Division
Detention
Opening Date
08/13/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Summary
Target Hiring Range: $21.00 - $23.83
The purpose of this position is to provide detention, intake, custodial care and release of arrested inmates, dissemination of information and assistance to the public, department and law enforcement agencies. Ensure the safety, security, and accountability of arrested inmates, detention officers, and the jail itself.
Essential Job Functions
Provides detention, intake, custodial care, and release of arrested inmates including providing supervision and control of inmates during booking, preliminary holdover, confinement, arraignment, visitation, release and all other aspects of the jail system; assuring inmates safety and security prior to processing into a housing unit or releasing on bond; performs general jail maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation; and submits maintenance requests for repairs.
Gives information and assistance to the public including receiving and processing payments for bonds, fines, attorney and Dallas County Bonds, receiving cash and credit card payments; completing daily cash/credit payment log; communicating with the general public by answering questions and addressing and resolving issues regarding payments and procedures for posting bond for inmates; informing attorneys and arrested inmates of their future court dates and times.
Administrative duties, including preparing documents, performing limited support duties as assigned, and using jail records management software to process inmates; typing magistrates warning; entering in information obtained from the arrest report and arrested inmate into the prisoner control record, medical questionnaire, and prisoner property/admission control section of the booking process; processing and distributing correspondence, documents, and materials to appropriate agencies; and ensuring all paperwork is signed and understood fully by the arrested inmate.
Answers telephones, assists the public with information, photocopying and faxing necessary documents to other agencies, identifies inmates through the FBI/DPS and the Texas Drivers License Image Retrieval System, utilizes the TLETS and Omnixx programs
Education and Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and must pass a polygraph and psychological evaluation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Intermediate ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Knowledge of modern detention facility practices and procedures; good knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as related to incarceration of persons. Ability to proficiently physically restrain and handcuff a resisting person. Must be capable and willing to physically remove an inmate from a jail cell for the purpose of life safety or to ensure the security of the detention facility. Work requires searching of prisoners for contraband and to account for property inventory of personal property belonging to the inmate. Work requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Special Requirements:
This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
CJIS fingerprint check is required.
Licenses and Certificates:
Valid drivers license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.
Intox certification must be successfully completed within first two attempts.
Jailer School and Detention Officer training must be successfully completed.
Work Environment:
Work is usually performed indoors in a climate controlled detention facility. Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions, materials and infectious and contagious diseases and physical assaults form violent inmates. Physical demands require continuous effort with moderately heavy materials; requires lifting, carrying, dragging, stooping, bending, standing, sitting, walking, crawling, and crouching.
The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.
Benefits offered include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
TMRS Pension
Empower Retirement
Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
4-Day Work-Week
For most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!
Tuition Reimbursement
Please visit our Benefits page for more information: https://farmersbranch.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits.
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Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?
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I understand that this position requires the ability to meet the criminal background regulations mandated by the Texas CJIS Security Policy.
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A Detention Officer works 12 hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations. Are you able and willing to do this?
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Do you possess a valid State of Texas Class C Drivers license?
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The citys driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years. Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?
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Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?
Required Question
Employer City of Farmers Branch
Address 13000 William Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas, 75234
Phone 972.919.2555
Website http://www.farmersbranchtx.gov