Detention Officer
The Detention Officer position is responsible for maintaining, care and control/security of the jail facility and its inmates. This is accomplished by processing inmates; releasing inmates; caring for prisoners; and maintaining the facility. Other duties include providing the general public with customer service.Applicants should be aware that detention officers routinely come into contact with resisting, uncooperative prisoners and there is a possibility of being physically assaulted. All detention officers must attend defensive tactics training which is physically demanding.Application Process:Step 1: The following pre- employment questionnaire must be completed in order for your application to be reviewed.Click here to download the questionnaire.Step 2: After completing the questionnaire, please apply for the job and while completing your application, you will have the ability to attach your questionnaire to your application. If you experience difficulty attaching to your application, you can email it to: [email protected] of working for the City of Grand Prairie Detention Department :Great Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance2 to 1 match into Texas Municipal Retirement SystemPaid time offStable work environmentTuition Reimbursement