City of Grapevine
Detention Officer/Transport Officer - PT (Less than 19 hours per week)
City of Grapevine, Texas, New Jersey, United States,
With limited supervision, this position transfers inmates to county jail, providing care and custody of detainees to include fingerprinting, photographing and testifying in court. In addition to transporting, this position may be asked to book arrestees into jail, inventory property/possessions, conduct search for contraband, including weapons and drugs. Contacts outside assistance and expedites documentation for processing and/or release, all according to state and federal regulations. Conducts regular inspections for safety violations and hazards.Responsibilities
Prepares appropriate inmate paperwork; verifies, secures, and transports inmate property with inmates; prioritizes and plans appropriate transfer routes; secures inmates for safe transport; inspects inmate transport vehicle to ensure safe and secure operation before and after transfers; and drives an inmate transport vehicle to and from county jail facilities.Books arrestees into custody, including fingerprinting, searches, recording, and filing standard paperwork, photographing the arrestee, conducting property inventories, and assisting with outside contacts.Cares for arrestees during incarceration and releases inmates from custody according to standard policies and procedures. Care includes feeding, close supervision, summoning medical assistance as needed, dispensing prescription medication, administering basic first aid, allowing phone calls, and logging visitation by legal counsel, family, etc.Performs arrestee release activities involving accurate completion of necessary documentation and forms for transfer or release and receiving and correctly handling bond money.Performs accurate accounting and dispensing of arrested person’s cash.Answers citizen and arrestee questions regarding standard jail operating procedures and processes.Furnishes information for court officials, bail bondsmen, families, attorneys, and other law enforcement personnel.Maintains jail cells, book-in area, and staff area as required by department regulations.Receives, counts, records, and washes all arrestee laundry and food preparation and serving utensils.Assists other areas of the police department with various tasks, including but not limited to, taking lobby walk-in reports, taking phone reports, assisting with various records functions, and phone/lobby support, as required.Completes reports as needed.Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.Performs other duties as assigned.Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations, controlling emotions, and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, using sound judgement.Must have a general working knowledge of jail regulations.Must have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written.Must be able to follow verbal and written directives, communicate courteously and effectively with other people, and always maintain a pleasant and friendly personality.Must exercise good judgment and make competent decisions in all activities; and maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.Education, Experience and Other Requirements
Minimum age of 18. High school diploma or equivalent.Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.Must pass TLETS within six months from date of hire, and CJIS awareness course within thirty days from date of hire.This position requires an applicant to pass a full background investigation, including credit check and polygraph examination.Due to Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) requirements, the candidate must never have been convicted, put on court-ordered community supervision, or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order. Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Deferred Adjudication or Felony Conviction are permanent disqualifiers.Must be in compliance with the department’s drug and tattoo policy.Must pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, functional assessment screening (Level 1), Titmus vision screening, Ishihara vision screening, and smell test.Working Conditions
While performing the essential functions of this position involves routine and frequent exposure to:Bright/dim lightDusts and pollenExtreme noise levelsVibrationFumes and/or noxious odorsMoving machineryHeightsDisease/pathogensToxic/caustic chemicalsPotential violence, and other hazards not listed aboveSafety equipment is provided as needed per job assignment and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.
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Prepares appropriate inmate paperwork; verifies, secures, and transports inmate property with inmates; prioritizes and plans appropriate transfer routes; secures inmates for safe transport; inspects inmate transport vehicle to ensure safe and secure operation before and after transfers; and drives an inmate transport vehicle to and from county jail facilities.Books arrestees into custody, including fingerprinting, searches, recording, and filing standard paperwork, photographing the arrestee, conducting property inventories, and assisting with outside contacts.Cares for arrestees during incarceration and releases inmates from custody according to standard policies and procedures. Care includes feeding, close supervision, summoning medical assistance as needed, dispensing prescription medication, administering basic first aid, allowing phone calls, and logging visitation by legal counsel, family, etc.Performs arrestee release activities involving accurate completion of necessary documentation and forms for transfer or release and receiving and correctly handling bond money.Performs accurate accounting and dispensing of arrested person’s cash.Answers citizen and arrestee questions regarding standard jail operating procedures and processes.Furnishes information for court officials, bail bondsmen, families, attorneys, and other law enforcement personnel.Maintains jail cells, book-in area, and staff area as required by department regulations.Receives, counts, records, and washes all arrestee laundry and food preparation and serving utensils.Assists other areas of the police department with various tasks, including but not limited to, taking lobby walk-in reports, taking phone reports, assisting with various records functions, and phone/lobby support, as required.Completes reports as needed.Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.Performs other duties as assigned.Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations, controlling emotions, and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, using sound judgement.Must have a general working knowledge of jail regulations.Must have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written.Must be able to follow verbal and written directives, communicate courteously and effectively with other people, and always maintain a pleasant and friendly personality.Must exercise good judgment and make competent decisions in all activities; and maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.Education, Experience and Other Requirements
Minimum age of 18. High school diploma or equivalent.Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.Must pass TLETS within six months from date of hire, and CJIS awareness course within thirty days from date of hire.This position requires an applicant to pass a full background investigation, including credit check and polygraph examination.Due to Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) requirements, the candidate must never have been convicted, put on court-ordered community supervision, or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order. Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Deferred Adjudication or Felony Conviction are permanent disqualifiers.Must be in compliance with the department’s drug and tattoo policy.Must pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, functional assessment screening (Level 1), Titmus vision screening, Ishihara vision screening, and smell test.Working Conditions
While performing the essential functions of this position involves routine and frequent exposure to:Bright/dim lightDusts and pollenExtreme noise levelsVibrationFumes and/or noxious odorsMoving machineryHeightsDisease/pathogensToxic/caustic chemicalsPotential violence, and other hazards not listed aboveSafety equipment is provided as needed per job assignment and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.
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