DETENTION CAREERS
Step into a career that demands professionalism, composure, and sound judgment. At Irving PD, detention officers play a vital role in safety, order, and the daily operation of the department.
DETENTION POSITIONS
Review the qualifications, pay, benefits, and training information for a career in detention with the Irving Police Department.
NEW DETENTION OFFICER
Are you ready to pursue a career in detention? Check out the basic requirements below to see if you are eligible!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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At least 18 years old
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid Class C Texas driver’s license
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Good driving record
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Must pass a thorough background check
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Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered
APPLICANTS SHOULD DEMONSTRATE:
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Good decision-making
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Sound judgment
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Dependability
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Emotional control
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Impeccable integrity
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Starting: $44,280
1 year of service: $45,840
2 years of service: $47,436
3 years of service: $49,092
4 years of service: $50,796
5 years of service: $52,596
6 years of service: $54,420
7 years of service: $56,340
8 years of service: $58,296
9 years of service: $60,336
10 years of service: $62,448ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
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Training Officer: 3% of pay
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Night Shift: $100
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Fitness: $50–$150
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Bilingual: $100–$250
RETIREMENT:
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TMRS retirement
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Employee contribution: 7%
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City match: 2-to-1
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Vested after 5 years
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Eligibility at 20 years of service at any age or at 60 years old with at least 5 years of service
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Supplemental Benefit Plan: 2.5% employee contribution
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Includes long-term disability protection and survivor benefits
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HIRING PROCESS:
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Complete the city application
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Qualified applicants receive instructions to complete a background packet
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Qualified applicants may be contacted to interview with detention staff
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If approved, the file is assigned to an investigator for completion of the background process​
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TRAINING:
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4 months of training
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Law and Government
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Jail Safety and Security
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Mechanical / Technical training
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NCIC / TCIC access certification
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Breath Intoxilyzer 5000 TCOLE certification
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LATERAL DETENTION OFFICER
Are you a current detention officer looking for a new department to call home? Check out our lateral requirements and information below!
Lateral applicants must meet the same baseline standards required of all detention officer candidates.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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At least 18 years old
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid Class C Texas driver’s license
-
Good driving record
-
Must pass a thorough background check
-
​Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered
APPLICANTS SHOULD DEMONSTRATE:
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Good decision-making
-
Sound judgment
-
Dependability
-
Emotional control
-
Impeccable integrity
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Applicants currently working as jailers in the state of Texas with a minimum of 2 years of experience may be considered for increased base pay. Determination of starting pay step is based on:
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Years of experience
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Size of previous facility
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Supervisory experience
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Other licenses
Each year of experience is based on the completion of 12 full months in the position.
Detention officer pay scale is as follows:​
Starting: $44,280
1 year of service: $45,840
2 years of service: $47,436
3 years of service: $49,092
4 years of service: $50,796
5 years of service: $52,596
6 years of service: $54,420
7 years of service: $56,340
8 years of service: $58,296
9 years of service: $60,336
10 years of service: $62,448
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
​
-
Training Officer: 3% of pay
-
Night Shift: $100
-
Fitness: $50–$150
-
Bilingual: $100–$250
RETIREMENT:
-
TMRS retirement
-
Employee contribution: 7%
-
City match: 2-to-1
-
Vested after 5 years
-
Eligibility at 20 years of service at any age or at 60 years old with at least 5 years of service
-
Supplemental Benefit Plan: 2.5% employee contribution
-
Includes long-term disability protection and survivor benefits
-
HIRING PROCESS:
​
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Complete the city application
-
Qualified applicants receive instructions to complete a background packet
-
Qualified applicants may be contacted to interview with detention staff
-
If approved, the file is assigned to an investigator for completion of the background process
TRAINING:
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4 months of training
-
Law and Government
-
Jail Safety and Security
-
Mechanical / Technical training
-
NCIC / TCIC access certification
-
Breath Intoxilyzer 5000 TCOLE certification
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