Detention Deputy-Sheriff's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Detention Deputy for the Sheriff's Office. This role may be assigned duties in Transport, Utility, Food Service, and Bailiff Department. The Detention Deputy is responsible for maintaining custody and a safe environment for inmates and staff. The position involves conducting regular checks, searches, classifying inmates, restraining inmates when necessary, and maintaining the facility. Responsibilities also include supervising inmate activities, preparing reports, filing criminal charges, assisting other employees, and serving as an interpreter if bilingual. The role requires logging inmate activities for litigation prevention, notifying supervisors of criminal activity or escape attempts, recognizing signs of abuse, and participating in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster. All applicants must schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test prior to moving forward in the hiring process. Applicants MUST contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources to schedule the test before proceeding.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Applicant must currently hold a Basic (or higher) TCOLE Peace Officer Certification; or at time of application be enrolled in a Texas Basic Police Academy and be eligible to take the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing Exam within 45 days.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must have TCOLE Approved Firearms qualifications within the last 12 months.
• Must maintain all requirements to be licensed as a peace officer under TCOLE rules.
• Must obtain and maintain TCOLE Basic Jailer Certification per TCOLE rules within the first year of employment.
• Must have ability to work rotating shifts.
• All applicants must schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test prior to moving forward in the hiring process.
• Applicants MUST contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources to schedule the test before proceeding.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in a law enforcement agency performing peace officer, telecommunication, or correctional officer duties; or 2 years military service with an honorable discharge; or 30 semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from an accredited college or university.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.

Responsibilities

• Conducts head count and door checks on a regular basis.
• Conducts strip searches as needed.
• Classifies incoming inmates, fingerprints, and completes required paperwork.
• Restrains inmates as needed in any confrontation with staff or other inmates.
• Maintains custody while providing a safe environment.
• Maintains facility and grounds as assigned.
• Assists in supervision of recreational activities.
• Supervises feeding and hygiene activities of inmates.
• Supervises law library as assigned.
• Inspects cell visually and recognizes inmates requiring reclassification based upon physical or mental state.
• Prepares reports as required on activities, incidents, shakedowns, searches, and other functions.
• Files criminal charges on inmates found to be in violation of penal code laws.
• Assists and/or instructions other employees with their duties.
• Serves as interpreter for non-English speaking inmates, if bilingual.
• Logs inmate activities and departmental services to inmates as litigation prevention.
• Notifies supervisor when criminal activity, contraband or escape attempts are detected.
• Recognizes signs of physical abuse and communicates to Medical Officer on duty.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

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