Entry Level Detention Officer

About the position

The Entry Level Detention Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of inmates at the Lubbock County Detention Center. This role serves as the primary contact for daily interactions with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the public, ensuring the safety and security of the facility and its personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform the initial Suicide/Medical/Mental/Developmental disabilities screening for all inmates entering the facility.
• Verify the validity and accuracy of arrest paperwork, warrants, and court bench orders to ensure the legality of holding inmates in custody.
• Verify the validity and accuracy of release paperwork, bonds, and court bench orders to ensure the legality of releasing inmates from custody.
• Administer body scan technology to prevent the introduction of contraband into the facility.
• Document, search, inventory, and maintain inmate personal property to prevent the spread of contraband within the facility.
• Determine the initial level of search for inmates entering the facility through the use of a decision tree.
• Obtain and maintain proper certifications with TCIC/NCIC to ensure the legality of searching for and viewing criminal history information.
• Perform fingerprinting and buccal swab procedures.
• Screen inmates and visiting members of the public for active warrants.
• Maintain and organize arrest, booking, and release documentation in inmate files.
• Maintain the safety and security of the facility through the separation, sorting, and search for contraband of all incoming and outgoing inmate correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally.
• Acceptable typing evaluation of a minimum 35 WPM with 80% accuracy.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Maintain physical conditioning appropriate for the performance of assigned duties.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic understanding of standards established by the Texas Minimum Jail Standards.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and work irregular hours.