Detention Officer

Salary : $42,976.18 – $62,295.96 Annually

Location : Wylie, TX

Job Type: FULL TIME

Job Number: 2023-00028

Department: Police – Administrative

Opening Date: 06/21/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

General Summary

Why work for the City of Wylie?
The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:
Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

Are you looking for a position that will enable you to give back to your community? The City of Wylie’s Police Department is seeking a Detention Officer to work in the newly opened jail. The selected applicant will book and release inmates, maintain prisoner care, distribute property and supplies, provide custodial services, restrain violent inmates, and operate detention facility equipment. Will interface with other City employees and citizens. Orientation period is a full 12 months.

Supervision is provided by the Detention Manager.

**Starting salary is based on years of experience. Requested salary on your application must be within the job posting’s salary range to be considered by the hiring manager.**

Essential Job Functions

• Positively identifies inmates using fingerprint technology. Audits fingerprint cards to ensure accurate information. Corrects any discrepancies.
• Books-in detainees; performs searching, fingerprinting, and photographing. Completes book-in information for detainees in the jail management system.
• May administer intoxilyzer tests and videotape persons arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
• Performs care and custody of individuals detained in the Wylie City Jail, including checking detainees in their cells as required by policy, preparing meals for detainees, and dispensing physician directed medications.
• Visually, and through the use of video surveillance equipment, performs cell checks to monitor detainee status and behavior.
• Interacts with City court and Judge.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Restrains violent inmates according to policy, preventing incident escalation and providing non-physical before physical responses to prisoner situations.
• Treats inmates humanely. Protects the constitutional rights of the inmates during their time in confinement.
• Explains bail and bond-out options to detainees charged with offenses; accepts bail, bonds, or fines and completes release forms for detainees.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a United States citizen.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License. Must have Texas Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• TCOLE Basic Jailer license preferred, but not required at time of hire. Must successfully obtain TCOLE Basic Jailer license within 12 months of hire.
• Must successfully complete training in defensive tactics within 12 months of hire and maintain proficiency in defense tactics.
• Must obtain CPR Certification and maintain proficiency in CPR.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly and/or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:
Balancing
Bending
Carrying
Crouching

Driving

Fine Dexterity
Foot Controls
Handling
Hearing
Kneeling
Lifting
Pushing/Pulling
Reaching
Sitting
Standing
Talking
Twisting
Vision
Walking

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors

SHIFT WORK: Yes
CALL-OUT: Yes

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 2-1. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation – Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO plan. City pays full premium for employee, approximately 50% of dependent premium.
• Flexible Spending Account – allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Life insurance – 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Twelve paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation/Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay.
• Workers’ compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement – $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit – City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center employee membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check “yes” to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

03

Do you have a valid Driver’s License?

• Yes, I have a valid Driver’s License.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver’s License.

04

Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: “Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.”)Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

05

Are you certified by TCOLE as a Jailer?

• Yes
• No

06

Can you work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you ever been convicted of any family violence offense?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been convicted of an offense with grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Yes
• No

10

How long ago was the last incident in which you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not Applicable
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

11

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever been placed on court ordered community supervision or probation for an offense of any grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever set a fire that could be construed as arson?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever used or tried marijuana?

• Yes
• No

15

Please select the most recent date of marijuana use?

• Not Applicable
• 1 year or less
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

16

Have you ever used or tried either cocaine, heroin or meth?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you ever used or tried hallucinogenic drug?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you ever intentionally used an inhalant to become intoxicated?

• Yes
• No

19

If yes to inhalant question, please list what item you inhaled below. If not applicable, please type N/A.

20

Please select the most recent date you intentionally used an inhalant to become intoxicated.

• Not Applicable
• 1 year or less
• 1 year but less then 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

21

Aside from permanent make up. Do you have any tattoos, permanent body art or brands that would be visible while wearing a short sleeve shirt? If so, it will be up to the discretion of the Chief if any tattoos will need to be covered while on duty.

• Yes
• No

22

Do you have any body modifications to include split or forked tongue, stretched holes in ears, or foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern that are visible while wearing a short sleeve shirt?

• Yes
• No

23

Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met.By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

• I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration.

Required Question