Job Description
Salary : $49,379.00 - $68,105.00 Annually
Location : Ennis
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00116
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Brief Description Under general supervision of the Detention Supervisor, the Detention Officer is responsible for performing the intake, care, release, and supervision of inmates being held in the City of Ennis Detention Facility and for the security of the facility. The Detention Officer provides information and assistance to the public, other divisions of the Police Department, other police and county agencies, and the courts relating to inmates housed in the Ennis Detention Center.
Essential Functions Performs inmate intake procedures, including risk assessments, taking photographs, and fingerprinting; enters inmate information into the system.
Logs and secures inmates' personal property.
Conducts thorough searches of inmates to ensure facility safety.
Prepares and distributes meals to inmates.
Handles the release of inmates from the detention facility following proper procedures.
Performs daily security checks and searches throughout the facility.
Cleans and conducts basic maintenance tasks to keep the facility safe and operational.
Processes payments for bonds and fines.
Appears in court as needed.
Prepares daily activity reports and completes other required documentation.
Uses appropriate methods-including verbal de-escalation, physical restraint techniques, and hand control tactics-to safely manage combative, suicidal, or mentally distressed inmates.
Attends mandatory training courses and maintaining all required certifications.
Answers phones; responds to inquiries from the public, other City departments, and other agencies.
Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to work.
Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Necessary knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Basic correctional facility procedures and safety protocols.
- Laws, regulations, and rights related to inmate detention and care.
- Procedures for inmate intake, search, restraint, and release.
- Appropriate methods for handling high-risk individuals (e.g., combative, suicidal, or mentally disturbed inmates).
- Basic report writing and documentation practices.
- Observing and assessing potentially volatile situations quickly and accurately.
- Operating booking and detention-related computer systems and software.
- Maintain professionalism and composure in high-stress or emergency situations.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses Required High school graduation or equivalent; OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Ennis.
- Medical insurance.
- Prescription coverage with generic prescriptions covered 100%.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Basic life insurance and Accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to one times your annual salary up to a plan maximum of $250,000.
- Optional short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement benefits through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7 % employee contribution and a 2:1 City match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), based on education level and prior years of similar work experience, earned on an accrual basis, and made available to you upon hire.
- 96 hours per year of individual catastrophic sick time off (ICS), for catastrophic illness.
- 12 (twelve) city-paid holidays.
- Gym membership - reimbursed up to $35 per month ($15 for membership and $20 if you attend 10 times a month).
- Cash awards for participation in the Wellness plan.
- $100 per year of service awarded annually as longevity pay, after the first full year of employment.
- Several optional, rich benefits which are fully competitive within the metroplex.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement