What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at City of Allen, TX?
Salary : $1,656.19 - $2,028.91 Biweekly
Location : Allen, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Department : POLICE
Division : DETENTION
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Description
HIRING RANGE : $1,656.19 - $2,028.91 Biweekly
FULL SALARY RANGE : $1,656.19 - $2,401.62 Biweekly
The City :
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTER S ! "
- People First - Giving priority to others
- Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity
- Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
- Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
- Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment
The Position :
Under general supervision, protects and serves the property and citizens of the City. This is accomplished by maintaining the operation of the City detention facility. Other duties may include booking and releasing inmates, maintaining prisoner care, distributing property and supplies, providing custodial services, restraining violent inmates, operating detention facility equipment, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
Essential Functions
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Maintains prisoner care in detention facility by making hourly jail checks, physically checking each cell and prisoner for contraband, monitoring inmate status and documenting findings.
Distributes property and supplies to inmates by handing out inmate clothing, mattresses and blankets, dispensing medication and serving three meals per day to inmates.
Provides custodial services by maintaining sanitary condition of detention facility and cleaning discarded blankets and clothing. Discards bio-hazardous waste.
Responds to violent inmates by applying knowledge of the Allen Police Department's Force Continuum, preventing incident escalation by applying non-physical, or physical, force to prisoner resistance as appropriate.
Operates detention facility equipment by using office equipment, providing fingerprinting and photographic services for new inmates and serving in other areas regarding the detention facility as required. Must interact with and maintain a good working relationship with other agencies.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior experience.
Special Requirements :
Please be aware that all qualified applicants will receive an email containing further instructions, including a Personal History Statement and Preliminary Questionnaire.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of :
Skill in :
Physical Demands / Work Environment :
Supervision Exercised :
General Supervision : Work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; autonomy is granted at the service or program level; work is subject to general and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
Discover the Exceptional Benefits of Working with the City of Allen!
Health & Dental Insurance
Robust Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wellness Program
Workers Compensation
Generous Time Off
Retirement Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Longevity Rewards
Join the City of Allen Team!
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?
Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?
Are you a citizen of the United States?
Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed :
Do you have a current and valid Driver's License?
If you do not currently hold a valid Driver's License, are you able to obtain one prior to employment?
Do you have any criminal charges pending?
Have you been convicted, plead guilty or received deferred adjudication for more than three moving violations in the preceding 36 months or a reckless driving conviction in the preceding 60 months?
Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty (nolo contendere), or been on court-ordered community service / probation or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony in this state, other state or while serving in the military?
During the last ten (10) years, have you been convicted of, plead guilty (nolo contendere) to, been on court-ordered community service / probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, another state, or while serving in the military?
Have you ever been convicted or received deferred adjudication in the past 10 years of the offense Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and / or Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?
Have you used Marijuana, or any derivative, within 3 years of the date of this application?
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?
Do you have any tattoos, permanent body art or brands on your hands, neck, and / or face? Please review the Allen Police Departments policy on standards to determine eligibility.
I acknowledge that I will be required to pass the CJIS and fingerprint check and have the ability to comply with state and federal requirements for standards.
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Salary : $250,000
