DETENTION OFFICER
REQUIREMENTS
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
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Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver’s license
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Must have a good driving record
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Pass a thorough background check
Irving is looking for individuals who possess good decision-making abilities and good judgment, as well as demonstrate dependability, emotional control and, above all, impeccable integrity.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our detention center is more than overseeing detainees; it’s about making a real difference. Find out more about a career that’s built on integrity, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to community safety.
Discover the challenges, rewards, and the true essence of service in a corrections career. Receive the opportunity to become specialized in areas such as gangs, use of force and mental health awareness. Our detention center can house up to 112 adult prisoners for the confinement of pretrial individuals or those serving time assessed on misdemeanor Irving Municipal Court cases. Come be a part of our detention team.
APPLICATION
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First, complete the city application.
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If minimum qualifications are met, you will receive a link and instructions to complete a background packet.
INTERVIEW
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Your background packet will be reviewed by detention supervisors.
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Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule interview with detention staff.
HIRING PROCESS
BACKGROUND
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If approved by the detention supervisor, your file will be assigned to a personnel investigator to complete your background.
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Your assigned investigator will guide you through the process.
APPLICATION
-
First, complete the city application.
-
If minimum qualifications are met, you will receive a link and instructions to complete a background packet.
HIRING PROCESS
INTERVIEW
-
Your background packet will be reviewed by detention supervisors.
-
Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews with detention staff.
HIRING PROCESS
BACKGROUND
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If approved by the detention supervisor, your file will be assigned to an investigator to complete your background.
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Your assigned investigator will guide you through the process.
HIRING PROCESS
Starting
1 Year
2 Year
3 Year
4 Year
5 Year
6 Year
7 Year
8 Year
9 Year
10 Year
$44,280
$45,840
$47,436
$49,092
$50,796
$52,596
$54,420
$56,340
$58,296
$60,336
$62,448
Incentive Pay
Training Officer
Night Shift
Fitness
Bilingual
Monthly
3% of pay
$100
$50-$150
$100-$250
The City of Irving participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
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Employees contribute 7 percent.
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City of Irving matches contributions two-to-one.
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Vested after five years of service.
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Eligibility at 20 years of service at any age or at 60 years of age with at least five years of service.
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Supplemental Benefit Plan: 2.5 percent employee contribution for supplemental retirement annuity fund.
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Also provides for long-term disability protection and survivor benefits.
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Once hired, new officers attend four months of training. During this time, they are trained in:
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Law and Government: Laws, penal codes, court procedures and government regulations.
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Jail Safety and Security: Principles and proper procedures for prisoner and officer safety, including use of force, search and restraint.
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Mechanical/Technical: Safe operation of various equipment, including restraint devices, life support systems, computers and radios.
Upon completion of training, new hires also attain the following certifications:
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Appropriate National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) access certification.
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Breath Intoxilyzer 5000 TCOLE certification.
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Applicants currently working as jailers in the State of Texas who have a minimum of 2 years of experience may be considered for increased base pay. Determination of starting pay step will be based on years of experience, size of the previous facility, supervisory experience and other licenses.
Each “year of experience” is based upon the completion of 12 full months in the position.
