Juvenile detention officer Jobs in Houston, TX

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Detention Officer is to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the patrol division of the police department by supplementing the patrol force through the assumption of duties not requiring sworn personnel. Such duties may include vacation house checks, traffic control, jail operations / prisoner transports, and ordinance enforcement. As a condition of employment in the status of this position, all Detention Officers must be able to perform the entire list of duties as outlined in this job description. In addition, you must be motivated to accept new challenges and finding creative solutions, take ownership and pride by demonstrating the Town of Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency and Innovation.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• All Detention Officers must possess, at a minimum, the following qualifications :
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalency certificate.
• Must have demonstrated a positive work history with a good attendance record.
• Must meet health standards not to pose a risk to health or safety of others in the workplace, or to persons they come into contact with while in the performance of duty. This risk shall include infections or communicable diseases deemed a medical high threat, and dysfunctional mental or psychological disorders.

REQUIREMENTS

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must have the ability to efficiently, effectively, and safely perform all of the essential required duties and tasks of the position. The following outlines the required abilities :

a. Range of Motion / Flexibility : A Detention Officer must :

Be able to move rapidly from a sedentary to active position in response to emergency conditions or perceived deadly force encounters. Have the flexibility to rapidly assume a variety of positions to employ “cover and concealment” during emergency circumstances or perceived deadly force encounters.

Possess the necessary range of motion to overcome or respond to physical attack or effectively disengage an attacker or escape and summon aid.

Possess the quickness to be able to run short distances in order to escape danger, retreat from attack or take over or chase suspects on foot for short and long distances.

b. Manual Dexterity / Motor Skills : A Detention Officer must :

Have the dexterity to be proficient in the use of their defensive tactics’ equipment such as handcuffs, and pepper spray. Possess the ability to operate all the equipment and tools necessary to perform the job tasks such as computers, mobile and portable radios, vehicles, fax machines, video and audio equipment.

c. Aerobic Endurance : A Detention Officer must :

Possess the ability to engage prisoners without inordinate endangerment to themselves or others.

They must also possess the endurance to overcome physical resistance during physical confrontations.

d. Strength : A Detention Officer must possess sufficient strength to :

Deliver CPR for extended periods of time.

Carry and use emergency equipment and supplies.

e. Sight and Visual Activity : A Detention Officer must :

Be able to discern the various colors and not have any color blindness that could prove a risk to himself or others.

Possess adequate depth perception in order to judge distances and estimate speed.

Possess adequate night vision that will permit the safe operation of motor vehicles and allow identification of dangerous obstacles, or persons in conditions of darkness.

Possess adequate peripheral vision to allow the safe operation of vehicles in a variety of environments.

f. Hearing : A Detention Officer must :

Be able to determine the point of origin of noises or sounds as during building or area searches for example.

Be able to identify different types of sound.

g. Smell : A Detention Officer must possess the ability to smell smoke, electrical hazards, and different types of fumes, toxic or otherwise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In carrying out the duties of a Detention Officer, the following conditions or exposures can be expected to be encountered.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

E.O.E. The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.