Detention Officer

Midland County, TX • Midland, TX

314d

About The Position

This position provides corrections services involving the health, safety, and security of inmates and the public in the jail facility. The role includes monitoring prisoners' activities and maintaining necessary records. The individual will observe and supervise inmates, implement practical applications of plans and procedures, and ensure compliance with safety rules, inmate admission and release, classification and separation of prisoners, and supervision of various services including medical, food, sanitation, clothing, and recreation. The position also involves processing intakes and releases of prisoners, conducting searches, and maintaining safety equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Basic certification as a jailer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Certify within one year by the Midland County Sheriff's office.
• Knowledge of Texas Commission on Jail Standards; Texas penal code; Texas criminal and civil laws; first aid procedures; use of fire and safety equipment; department policies and procedures; self-defense tactics; and computers.
• Ability to operate computers, fire and safety equipment, and firearms.
• Ability to read and write reports, letters, and memos; perform basic mathematical calculations; analyze data; follow instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, prisoners, and the public.
• Must be able and willing to obtain and keep a license to carry and operate a firearm.

Responsibilities

• Observes and supervises inmates.
• Implements practical applications of plans and procedures, including safety rules, inmate admission and release, classification and separation of prisoners.
• Supervises medical services, food service, sanitation, clothing and supplies, inmate discipline, recreation and exercise, education programs, and work programs.
• Performs searches of inmates and persons entering the secured area of the Midland County Jails.
• Processes intakes of prisoners, including booking, criminal history checks, fingerprinting, photographing, inventorying personal property, medical screening, personal history documentation, prisoner orientation, classification, cell assignment, and issuing clothing and supplies.
• Supervises and documents activity within the jail, including recreational activities, religious activities, educational activities, work activities, telephone activity, family visitations, strip searches, library and educational activities, mail activity, head counts of inmates, prisoner transportation, riots and disturbances, feeding of inmates, and supervise dispersing of medication.
• Processes the release of inmates, ensuring identification, documentation of charges and final disposition, dismissal of case or court order is followed, fines and court costs are calculated and paid, proper approval of bonds, and release of inmate to proper agency.
• Inspects and maintains safety equipment, and detection and alarm systems.
• Guards and transports prisoners.
• Maintains county property under his/her care, custody, and control.
• Promotes cooperation with all agencies of the city, county, state, and federal governments.
• Operates jail control panel and master control panel.
• Enforces penal code, traffic code, and family code laws.
• Performs any assignment issued by chain of command and/or Sheriff.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED