Detention Officer - Lubbock County : Job Details

SummaryTo maintain the immediate security, care and control of inmates and the Lubbock County Detention Center structure; ensuring compliance with all local policy and procedure and Texas minimum jail standardsEssential DutiesCare, custody and control of the inmates.Admit and release inmates from the detention center; take fingerprints; remove personal property; conduct searches of inmates including clothing and living space; verify medical information.Communicationwithprofessionalsandthegeneralpublicregardinginmates.Performsecuritychecksanddocumentinmateactions;investigateanysuspiciousactivities.Ensuresanitaryconditionsoftheinmatesanddetentioncenterstructureareincompliancewithpolicyand Texas minimum jail standards.Distributesupplies,food,medicationandothernecessitiestoinmatesincarceratedinthedetentioncenter.Supervisevisitations;documentalldailyactivities;reportandlogallmaintenanceactivities.Handledisciplinary problems;restrainviolentandsuicidalinmates;respondtomedicalemergencies. contact proper authorities when necessary.ServemealsaccordingtodetentiondivisionpolicyandproceduresandTexasminimumjailstandards.Createandmaintain avarietyof records,reportsand logsonthecomputer.Maintainsuppliesanddocumentuseandinventory.Assistintransportinginmatestocourt.Attendin-serviceschoolsandtraining.Other duties as assigned.Position RequirementsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid Texas drivers license. Must be able to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally. An individual must have the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.Supplemental InformationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. Officers will obtain a basic understanding of standards established by the Texas Minimum Jail Standards, Lubbock County and Lubbock County Sheriffs Office Policies and Procedures. Officers must possess the ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Employees will maintain physical conditioning appropriate for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: subdue resisting individuals, lift and carry moderate weight materials, stand or sit for extended periods, operate assigned equipment. Employees will be required to effectively handle the work environment and conditions, which involve responding to emergency situations, working closely with others, irregular work hours, exposure to bodily fluids and effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to armed/dangerous persons and communicable diseases. Officers must also maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgement and rational thinking under dangerous circumstances, evaluating various options and alternatives, choosing appropriate and reasonable courses of action, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities during training and testing processes.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Possession of, or ability to obtain a Basic Jailers License Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Officers will maintain the ability to stand, walk up and down stairs, kneel, bend, reach, grip and use fine dexterity. Officers will also maintain the ability to push and pull objects, occasionally flex the upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees. Employees must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds such as books and records. Employees may occasionally be required to lift and/or move objects weighing 160 pounds or more, rota e upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing, place arms above, at, or below shoulder height. Officers must maintain their use of vision and depth perception required, to include color vision.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Employees may be occasionally called upon to perform acts of intense physical exertion during emergency situations. Employees will be expected to operate in a jail environment, which includes responding to emergency situations, working closely with others, irregular working hours, exposure to bodily fluids, possible exposure to armed/dangerous persons and communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.DISCLAIMER:The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Employment and Affirmative Action EmployerLubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.