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Detention Officer

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City of San Antonio

San Antonio, TX (In Person)

$49,036 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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Job Description

Detention Officer  Salary $21.15
  • $26.
00 Hourly Location 401 FRIO
SAN ANTONIO, 78207, TX
Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2026-00967 Department Arrestee Processing Center Opening Date 05/18/2026 Closing Date 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Non-Exempt
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS QUESTIONS Job Summary Under immediate supervision, is responsible for processing and handling prisoners incarcerated in the City Detention Center. Creates and maintains files, lists, and other prisoner related information. Working conditions are primarily in an inside environment. Work includes exposure to dangerous persons, bodily fluids, and noise. Will be exposed to work in a dirty environment and under stressful emergency situations. Exercises no supervision. Work Location Municipal Courts
  • 401 S. Frio St., San Antonio, TX (78207) Work Hours 10:00 p.m.
  • 6:30 a.m., Saturday
  • Wednesday In this position you are a First Responder and expected to assist and support operational needs.
The San Antonio Detention Center is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to support SAPD and processing of individuals arrested. Minimum staffing needs may require individuals to be moved to different shifts. Mandatory overtime may be issued and working outside of assigned hours as needed in emergency situations may be required. Essential Job Functions Processes prisoners brought into the detention facility by assigning them an identification number, entering arrest data into computer, searching them, and securing their personal property. Performs procedures necessary for the release of prisoners. Restrains belligerent and unruly prisoners using only the necessary degree of force required in a self-disciplined manner. Monitors prisoners while they are confined in the holding area of the detention facility. Monitors prisoners being screened by medical staff. Reviews National Crime Information Center, Texas Crime Information Center, Texas Department of Public Safety (NCIC/TCIC/DPS) databases for criminal histories, warrant records and driving records using office equipment. Updates
NCIC/TCIC
databases with warrant records and conviction records reported to DPS. Generally requires speaking, listening, sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling for processing and monitoring prisoners, may lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Note:
Only female detention guards may search and/or monitor female prisoners, therefore, in some instances, ''sex may be the basis of hiring decisions'' (BFOQ exception to Title VII). Job Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education