Police Service Officer II (Detention Officer)

Duties The Police Service Officer II (Detention Officer) performs a variety of advanced jail functions using greater independent judgment and initiative than required for the PSO I position. Exhibit the knowledge, skill, and job efficiency in the Municipal Jail and all of the related job assignments. Ability to act independently to handle differing situations, problems and deviations in the work of the Municipal Jail according to priorities, policies and program goals. Guard the prisoner population; assume responsibility for all needs of prisoners during detention; lock prisoners in cell after searching for weapons, valuables, or drugs; Ensure safekeeping of prisoners and the security of the municipal jail. Perform searches of inmates and all areas for contraband. Prepare and serve meals to prisoners and provide or obtain medical aid if needed, including appropriate dispensing of prescription medicine. Process booking records identifying prisoners and charges assigned. Maintain custody of personal belongings of prisoners. Inspect facilities and perform necessary duties to maintain cleanliness and organization of the jail. Select trustees for special work assignments. Prepare reports concerning inmate population and jail functions. May be required to perform strenuous physical activity related to prisoner control. Operate jail systems. Must have and maintain, without interruption, required certifications and licenses. Works assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policies.

Qualifications: High school diploma/GED. Valid Texas Driver's License with a good driving record Must have completed one full year as PSO I and must be fully trained and proficient in the Municipal Jail. Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. PREFERRED: Bilingual (English/Spanish).

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.