Detention Officer

Detention Officer

Salary: $47,523.00 - $63,232.00 Annually Location: Lewisville, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: FY2526-00092 Department: Police Department Opening Date: 03/20/2026 Closing Date: 4/20/2026 5:30 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

Benefits Questions

Position Summary

Hello and welcome! It is our pleasure to welcome you to our beautiful City of Lewisville! Were excited to receive your application and explore how you can contribute to our vibrant community. We are taking applications right now.

The Detention Officers summary of duties includes, performs administrative, clerical, and manual duties associated with the detention of prisoners. Interviews citizens and completes computerized criminal offense reports.

Selection Process Steps:

• Submit online application
• Complete a Personal History Statement (PHS)
• Schedule a written exam with Human Resources
• Complete Polygraph Statement
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Test
• Chiefs Interview
• Physical examination
• Psychological examination

Based on direct years of experience as a Detention Officer, your starting pay rate will be reviewed as such:

The City of Lewisville offers benefits, including but not limited to:

• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 11 Holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Military leave
• Extended military leave (for active duty)
• Deferred compensation with city match
• Workers compensation

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:

• Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Give and receive routine information accurately.
• Deal with the public in a courteous manner.
• Perform basic arithmetic accurately.
• Organize work and set priorities.
• Physically restrain prisoners and call for assistance.
• Work with interruptions under stressful circumstances.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 JPA.
• 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 Drivers 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 Various shifts, this is a 24/7 position, morning, evenings, overnight, holidays etc.

• 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.

TMRS - Employees are required to contribute 7% of their salary, the City will match 2:1

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

• if employees contribute a minimum of 4%, the City will contribute 3.76% to a 401(a) Plan in the employees name (vested after 5 years of service)

Medical Coverage (includes Prescription Drugs)

• 2 medical plans through CIGNA, including an HSA

Dental Coverage

• through CIGNA

Vision Coverage

• through Superior Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSAs)

Pre-tax Premium Deductions

Life Insurance equal to four times annual salary

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance equal to three times annual salary

Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness Coverage

10 days of vacation per year for years 1-4, 15 days of vacation per year for years 5-9, and 20 days of vacation per year for 10+ years of service.

15 sick days per year

11 paid holidays per year

8 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off per year through our VTO Program

15 days paid military leave per year

Extended military pay if called to active duty

Workers Compensation

Near-site Wellness Center

Wellness Incentive Program

Employee membership discount to Thrive, LELLA, and Lake Park

Employee recognition programs and events throughout the year

Explore our employee benefit page by clicking the link here: Employee Benefits

01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No

02 Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No

03 Are you a citizen of the United States of America? Yes No

04 Have you ever been convicted in any court of law for an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code? Yes No

05 Have you used marijuana within the past year? Yes No

06 Have you ever been PERMANENTLY rejected from the Lewisville Police Department hiring process? Yes No

07 Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to a Felony or Class "A" Misdemeanor? Yes No

08 Do you have a valid drivers license? An applicant who does not possess a Texas Drivers License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing. Yes No

09 Have you been convicted of or pled guilty to a Class "B" Misdemeanor in the past 10 years? Yes No

10 Have you used any other illegal drug within the past 10 years? Yes No

Required Question

Employer City of Lewisville

Address 151 W Church Street Lewisville, Texas, 75057

Phone 469-635-5252

Websitehttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lewisville