Detention Officer - Civilian-Sheriff's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Detention Officer performs hourly inspections of detention areas, including catwalks, separations, and hallways, to maintain security. The officer maintains order, supervises inmates’ daily activities to ensure safety and health, oversees feeding and hygiene, monitors visitation, and maintains inmate counts. Duties also include verifying inmate records and identification for booking and release, checking arrest documents before accepting prisoners, conducting inmate and cell shakedowns, supervising work details, and monitoring programs involving outside professionals.

The position assists other agencies with in-house computer systems during booking and with incoming inmates who may be violent. It includes maintaining fire-life safety equipment, operating mechanical security devices, keeping records of activities and incidents, enforcing jail rules, preparing disciplinary reports, and serving as an in-house bailiff for a justice of the peace or magistrate. The officer may assist coworkers, is financially accountable for issued equipment, and participates in emergency-management duties during a local state of disaster as directed by county managers. Rotating shifts are required.

Applicants must schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test through Sheriff’s Office Human Resources before proceeding in the hiring process. The position pays $24.82 per hour and remains open until filled. Full-time employees receive a range of benefits; all full-time and part-time employees are members of TCDRS.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen and at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.
• Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must pass a polygraph, psychological examination, physical screening, and urinalysis.
• Must obtain Basic Jailer Certification within the first year of employment.
• Must be eligible for licensing by TCOLE.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Must schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test before proceeding in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Perform hourly security inspections of detention areas, including catwalks, separations, and hallways.
• Maintain order and supervise inmates’ daily activities to ensure safety and health.
• Verify inmate records and identification for booking and release.
• Conduct inmate and cell shakedowns on a regular, unscheduled basis as needed.
• Supervise work details and monitor progress.
• Verify arrest documents and assess offense grades before accepting prisoners.
• Monitor programs and activities where inmates interact with outside professionals.
• Assist other agencies with in-house computer systems during booking and with incoming inmates who may be violent.
• Maintain fire-life safety equipment and operate mechanical security devices.
• Maintain records of activities, incidents, shakedowns, and other required functions.
• Supervise inmate feeding and hygiene.
• Sign for and maintain financial accountability for issued equipment.
• Assist other employees with their duties.
• Serve as an in-house bailiff for a justice of the peace or magistrate.
• Maintain inmate counts, monitor visitation, and enforce jail rules and regulations.
• Write reports for disciplinary action charges.
• Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• Schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test before moving forward in the hiring process.

Benefits

• Membership in the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) for full-time and part-time employees.
• A wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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