Corrections Officer

Comal County•New Braunfels, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Officer requires a thorough knowledge of jail procedures and has daily contact with the public. The position is responsible for the general supervision, safety, and security of inmates and the facility as assigned at the officer’s duty station, as well as preparing booking data, incident reports, and other prisoner-related reports. Attendance is an essential function. The listed duties are illustrative and may not include all work assigned by a supervisor. The role requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. One year of experience is desirable. Applicants must pass a written test, agility test, criminal history background check, drug screen, physical exam, and psychological exam. A valid Texas driver’s license is required. Jailer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) must be obtained within the first year of hire, and the employee must meet TCOLE’s minimum standards for enrollment and initial licensure. Successful completion of the Comal County Sheriff's Office Physical Readiness Testing Program is also required. The employee must be physically fit, pass a medical physical exam, and have full use of their extremities to meet job demands, including handling violent prisoners. Physical assessments are required twice a year under the Sheriff's Office physical fitness policy. The usual noise level is moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Must meet the minimum standards for enrollment and initial licensure with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Must obtain TCOLE Jailer certification within the first year of hire.
Must pass a written test, agility test, criminal history background check, drug screen, physical exam, and psychological exam.
Must successfully complete and pass the Comal County Sheriff's Office Physical Readiness Testing Program.
Must be physically fit, pass a physical exam by a medical doctor, and have full use of extremities to meet job demands.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Thorough working knowledge of jail procedures and practices.
Fingerprinting and computer-use skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Book and process incoming and outgoing prisoners.
Feed prisoners.
Supervise the daily cleaning of the facility.
Maintain jail security.
Respond to and report incidents within the jail.
Classify prisoners as required.
Take fingerprints.
Move prisoners throughout the facility.
Log and write incident reports.
Handle violent inmates, including physical confrontations.
Handle intoxicated prisoners and prisoners under the influence of drugs or other substances.
Handle mentally ill prisoners.
Observe suicidal inmates and respond to suicide attempts and medical emergencies.
Respond to fire alarms, fight fires, and evacuate prisoners safely and securely.
Conduct headcounts and security checks as required.
Prepare booking data and other prisoner-related reports.
Maintain attendance as an essential function of the job.