Detention Officer

Two Detention Officers looking at a computer screen

The Arlington Police Department is now hiring Detention Officers.

Detention Officers are non-sworn APD personnel who staff and work in the Arlington City Jail. Please continue reading to learn more about the Detention Officer application process and applicant requirements.

For those interested in a future opportunity to serve as a police officer, the department will accept four years of continuous service as an APD Detention Officer and at least 60 hours of college credit in lieu of the standard four-year college degree requirement for APD officers.

To Apply

To apply, please click here to visit the City of Arlington's job portal, then select the blue "Apply" button under the Detention Officer heading.

You will need to create a City of Arlington profile to apply for a position. Once you create your profile, fill out the application and submit it. 

It is important that you regularly log into your profile and check your email for pending tasks as you go through the department's hiring process. A member of our Jail staff will contact you as soon as possible regarding your application. 

The Arlington Police Department only accepts applications through this web-based system. Please call (817) 459-5567 if you have any additional questions about this process. 

Detention Officer Minimum Standards

  1. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
  2. Applicant must possess a High School diploma or GED.
  3. Applicant may not have any Felony or Class A Misdemeanor convictions.
  4. Applicant may not have any convictions above a Class C Misdemeanor within the last 10 years.(Including DWI / DUID)
  5. Applicant may not have any convictions for any family violence offense.
  6. Applicant may not currently or in the last ten years have been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class C Misdemeanor.
  7. Applicant must be of good character and have a stable work and driving record.
  8. Applicant may not have relatives working for the Arlington Police Department or on the Arlington City Council or employed as a City of Arlington Department Head.
  9. Applicant must have a valid Driver License.
  10. Applicant may not have any pending litigation (civil or criminal) at the time of application.
  11. Applicant can have tattoos except on the hands, face, or neck.

Additional Requirements

This position requires the following pre-employment checks:

  • Detailed criminal background processing
  • Psychological evaluation
  • EyeDetect examination
  • Drug and Alcohol testing
  • Pre-employment physical

Benefits

Starting pay for Detention Officers is $20.67 per hour. Additional shift differential pay is also available for Detention Officers who work certain shifts.

Other benefits include:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 20 Year Retirement
  • 401K with 50% Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Tax Saver Plan
  • Generous Sick Leave Plan
  • Uniforms
  • Deferred Compensation Plan  
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