Correctional Officer

Town Of Pecos City • Pecos, TX

22d

About The Position

Performs moderately complex work involving the care and custody of offenders. The position directly supervises offenders in their daily assigned duties, prevents escapes, and maintains discipline in accordance with strict rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. The role works under general supervision, with moderate latitude to use initiative and independent judgment, and performs other duties as assigned.

The officer is responsible for the care, custody, and security of assigned offenders, including searching for contraband; counting, feeding, and supervising offenders; observing offender conduct; conducting searches; restraining, securing, transferring, and transporting offenders; and supervising offenders in work and other activities. The position also responds to emergencies, may provide first aid, and may use force, deadly force, chemical agents, and firearms to control offenders. Duties include reviewing offender records and preparing and maintaining records, forms, and reports.

The work may take place indoors or outdoors, including in areas without air conditioning and in varied weather conditions. It can involve confined spaces, loud field environments, equipment and machinery, climbing stairs and ladders, and periods of sitting and standing. All jailers must complete minimum requirements for specialized training within one year of hire. Candidates with a job offer must complete pre-employment drug screening, a background check, and physical and psychological examinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Clean, current Texas driver's license, which must be maintained.
• Ability to complete the minimum requirements for specialized training within one year of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain complex logs, records, and files; prepare accurate and detailed documentation; and present information effectively to management.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning, exercise judgment in setting priorities, and apply organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to perform job tasks that may include sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, pushing, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, grasping, pulling, bending repeatedly, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting and carrying 45 pounds or more.
• Ability to hear with aid, see, identify colors, perceive depth, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, operate a motor vehicle and motor equipment, and use firearms.
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening, background check, physical examination, and psychological examination if offered the job.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for and maintain custody of assigned offenders by knowing and following applicable laws, rules, regulations, and facility standard operating procedures.
• Search for contraband and provide security; count, feed, and supervise offenders in housing, work, and other assigned areas.
• Observe offender actions; conduct pat and strip searches; restrain, secure, transfer, and transport offenders.
• Supervise offenders performing maintenance, laundry, food service, and other technical or operational work.
• Respond to emergencies, including searching for escaped offenders, responding to calls for help, providing first aid, and carrying injured or unconscious people to safety.
• Use force and deadly force, including chemical agents and firearms, to control offenders when required.
• Read and apply information in offender records relevant to offender affiliation, health, safety, and facility security.
• Comply with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports.
• Complete duties assigned by a supervisor and keep the work area clean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED