Detention Officer (Entry)

at  Lubbock County

SUMMARY

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of inmates into and out of the Lubbock County Detention Center, serving as the primary contact for daily interactions with attorneys, law enforcement agencies and the public, and ensuring the safety and security of the facility and personnel.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. An individual must have the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language. A language skills assessment and a typing evaluation will be given to evaluate the employee’s ability to understand the English language. Acceptable typing evaluation will be a minimum 35 WPM with 80% accuracy. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill(s) and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION? EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Must be able to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally.

• Perform the initial Suicide/Medical/Mental/Developmental disabilities screening for all inmates entering into the facility.
• Verify the validity and accuracy of arrest paperwork, warrants, and court bench orders to ensure the legality of holding inmates in the custody of the facility.
• Verify the validity and accuracy of release paperwork, bonds, and court bench orders to ensure the legality of releasing inmates from the custody of the facility.
• Administer body scan technology to prevent the introduction of contraband into the facility.
• Document, search, inventory, and maintain inmate personal property to prevent the spread of contraband within the facility.
• Determine the initial level of search for inmates entering the facility through the use of a decision tree.
• Obtain and maintain proper certifications with TCIC/NCIC to ensure the legality of searching for and viewing criminal history information.
• Perform fingerprinting and buccal swab procedures.
• Screen inmates and visiting members of the public for active warrants.
• Maintain and organize arrest, booking, and release documentation in inmate files.
• Maintain the safety and security of the facility through the separation, sorting, and search for contraband of all incoming and outgoing inmate correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.