Job Posting closes: 8/16/2026
To perform a variety of routine and specialized public safety functions in the care and custody of Maintain order, welfare, and discipline among prisoners.
The employee will have the responsibility of:
Booking, searching, and releasing prisoners
Maintaining security in all areas of the holding facility
Administering and supervising mealtime and visitation
Work assigned shifts using judgement and being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations
Responding to and investigates incidents, crimes, disturbances, disputes, fights, abuse of drugs, etc. among prisoners
Taking appropriate actions, which includes, but not limited to physical restraint of unruly prisoners
Maintaining log of prisoner activities and meals
Performing maintenance duties such as sweeping and cleaning
Answering questions from bondsman, lawyers, family members, and courts
Safe keeping of prisoner property and issuing receipts
Receiving payments and issue receipts for bonds
Photographing and scanning prisoner fingerprints
The work environment will require the employee to:
Occasionally work outside weather conditions
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
Occasionally be in contact with diseased or combative persons
As an employee with the city of Killen some benefits are:
Health insurance from United Health Care (United Health Care Plus for co-pay)
Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
13 paid holidays
Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; and,
Six (6) months experience, preferred
Special Requirements:
Must have a valid Texas driver's license within sixty (60) days of hire
Must have a valid driver's license by date-of-hire
Pass a thorough background investigation
Must successfully participate in defensive tactics training and refresher training
Must work an assigned shift, maybe required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be bondable