Detention Services Officer

Salary : $45,115.20 - $63,169.60 Annually

Location : Flower Mound TX 75028, TX

Job Type : Full Time Regular

Job Number : 2025-108

Department : Police Services

Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2025

Description

Assists in all aspects of daily jail operations and addresses a modified range of investigative duties related to calls for service originating at the Police Department.

Examples of Duties

• Process prisoners in and out of the jail to include paperwork, photographs, fingerprinting, physical and mental medical needs assessment, prisoner classification, and property inventory.
• Conducts searches of prisoners upon entering the jail and during confinement for contraband.
• Responsible for dispensing and logging medication to prisoners as needed.
• Must be capable of restraining prisoners when verbal skills fail to diffuse a situation.
• Process paperwork using basic computer skills.
• Responsible for basic sanitation of jail cells as needed.
• Fingerprinting of citizens as requested for employer, adoption, or other reasons.
• Responsible for inventory of prisoners' uniforms, blankets, and towels.
• Assists other employees as needed.
• Adheres to personnel safety, departmental policies and procedures, and general orders.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).

Desired Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

Hiring Process

The process takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks, depending on your rank on the eligibility list and factors in your background.

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Regular full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Below is an overview of what we offer :

Health & Wellness

Medical Insurance : Comprehensive coverage that includes doctor visits, prescriptions, specialist care, and hospital services. We offer two health plan options to suit your needs.

Dental Insurance : Coverage for routine check-ups, cleanings and other dental procedures.

Vision Insurance : Coverage for eye exams, glasses and contact lenses.

Wellness Program : Free access to the Town's Community Activity Center, participation in wellness challenges, and health resources to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Retirement & Financial Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) : Upon retirement the Town matches retirement contributions 2 : 1 to help you save for retirement.

457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation : Voluntary contributions to help you save for retirement.

Disability Insurance : Long-term and optional short-term disability coverage in the case of illness or injury.

Paid Time Off :

Vacation : Paid vacation days each year to help you relax and recharge.

Sick : Paid sick days each year for illness or medical appointments.

Holidays : Paid time off for Town recognized holidays, such as New Year's Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and others.

Work - Life Balance :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Access to mental health support, financial planning resources and other services for you and your dependents.

Compressed Work Schedule : Complete your full workweek in fewer than five days.

Flex Place Work : Work up to 90 days away from the worksite.

Flex-Time Work Schedule : Flexible arrival and departure times to complete a full workweek of hours.

For details, please contact the Human Resources Department at 972.874.6011 or hr@flowermound.gov.

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

02

Do you possess a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

03

Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license?

04

Do you have more than three (3) chargeable accidents within the last three (3) years, or any combination of chargeable accidents and moving violations which equal four (4) or more in the last three (3) years?

05

Do you have a Class A misdemeanor or greater level conviction under the Texas Penal Code or any comparable state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice?

06

Do you have a Class B misdemeanor conviction under the Texas Penal Code or any comparable state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice, within the past ten (10) years?

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Have you been convicted of or placed on community supervision in any court for an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code?

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Are you currently on court ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense?

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Do you have any criminal charges pending or are you under indictment for any criminal offense?

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Have you used marijuana or any other illegal THC substance within the last two (2) years?

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Have you used any illegal drug, other than marijuana, in the last five (5) years?

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11 B- If you entered "yes" to illegal drug use within the last five (5) years, please list in the space provided the following : type of drug, date(s) used, and number of times used.

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Have you ever made any false statements under oath?

14

Did any employee of the Town of Flower Mound "actively" recruit you? If yes, list the referring employee's information. If not, enter N / A.

Required Question