Jail Facilities Maintenance Technician/Certified Correctional Officer - Jail - J10057- 37200

Nueces County•Village of Fonda, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled routine and emergency maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of Nueces County jail facilities, equipment, and building systems. Work includes electrical, plumbing, mechanical, doors, locks, security hardware, fixtures, and general building maintenance. The position combines facilities maintenance with correctional officer duties as assigned and is performed in a secure correctional facility. The employee must comply with Nueces County Sheriff’s Office policies, jail security procedures, and applicable Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements. The employee inspects and maintains facility systems and equipment; conducts authorized repairs; documents work orders, inspections, and maintenance activity; reports hazards, equipment failures, and security concerns; and coordinates with supervisors, correctional staff, contractors, and other county personnel. When assigned correctional duties, the employee follows inmate supervision, movement, escort, and access-control procedures; assists staff and responds to emergencies within their training and authority; and completes required reports. The role requires careful control of tools, equipment, keys, access cards, and security-related information. Applicants with a current Texas county jailer/correctional officer license and detention facility experience are preferred. Qualified applicants without a current license may be considered if they meet eligibility requirements and complete required training, examination, and licensing within the applicable timeframe. The employee must maintain required certifications and comply with applicable law, county policies, safety requirements, and security procedures.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Have at least one year of correctional or detention experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered only when permitted by county policy and applicable requirements.
Successfully complete the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office background investigation and required pre-employment screening.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements for any correctional officer appointment and licensing required by the position.
Be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations as required by law.
Successfully complete required medical, physical, drug, background, and other suitability screenings when applicable and authorized by law or county policy.
Complete required facility security, safety, and correctional training applicable to assigned duties.
Consent to a criminal background check and maintain TCOLE certification as a Corrections Officer.
If hired without the required current license, meet TCOLE eligibility requirements, complete required basic county jailer/correctional officer and agency training, pass the applicable TCOLE licensing examination, and obtain and maintain the required license within the applicable timeframe.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, work orders, and procedures; prepare accurate maintenance records, routine reports, and correspondence; and communicate effectively with relevant personnel.
Perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, including calculations involving rates, ratios, percentages, measurements, and material quantities.
Solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions, exercise sound judgment, follow procedures, recognize hazards, and seek assistance when a problem exceeds training or authority.
Know general building maintenance, repair methods, and preventive maintenance practices; troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems within training and authorized competency.
Safely operate applicable tools and equipment, follow manufacturer instructions and safety procedures, recognize security-sensitive equipment, and comply with established correctional-facility procedures.
Perform physical functions that may include prolonged standing and walking; climbing ladders and stairs; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and reaching; working in confined or restricted spaces when trained and authorized; lifting, carrying, and handling tools and materials; and wearing required PPE.
Comply with security controls concerning restricted areas, inmate contact, keys, tools, security equipment, and security systems; immediately report suspected security vulnerabilities, unauthorized modifications, missing tools or keys, and damaged security equipment.
Work irregular or extended hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, or call-back assignments as required by operational needs.

Nice To Haves

A current Texas county jailer/correctional officer license and eligibility for appointment.
Previous correctional or detention facility experience.
Experience in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, commercial, industrial, or institutional maintenance.
Experience repairing jail doors, locks, security hardware, or access-control equipment.
Experience in carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, or general building maintenance.
Applicable trade certifications, licenses, or specialized training.
Facilities maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of jail facilities, equipment, and building systems.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, outlets, switches, lighting, fixtures, and related components within authorized competency; conduct preventive maintenance and identify hazards.
Troubleshoot emergency power systems and coordinate specialized electrical work with appropriately licensed personnel when required.
Repair and maintain water supply lines, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, showers, drains, and related plumbing fixtures; diagnose leaks, stoppages, pressure problems, and other plumbing failures.
Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot cell doors, security doors, frames, locks, locking mechanisms, hinges, closers, latches, electronic and mechanical locking systems, door controls, sally-port doors, gates, barriers, and related equipment.
Immediately report damaged or malfunctioning security equipment and perform security-system work only as authorized and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and training.
Perform carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, concrete, furniture, fixture, appliance, and equipment repairs; perform welding and metal repairs when properly trained and authorized.
Maintain facility grounds and exterior areas and assist with emergency repairs, damage restoration, and other facility maintenance projects.
Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance to identify potential equipment failures, safety hazards, and facility deficiencies.
Diagnose maintenance problems, determine appropriate corrective action, and complete authorized repairs safely and efficiently.
Complete work orders, maintenance logs, inspection records, incident reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Report unresolved maintenance issues, significant equipment failures, security vulnerabilities, and conditions requiring specialized repair or additional resources.
Coordinate with supervisors, correctional staff, contractors, and other county personnel as necessary.
When assigned correctional duties, maintain a safe and secure environment; follow inmate movement, escort, supervision, and access-control procedures; and maintain appropriate control and supervision of inmates during maintenance work.
Assist correctional staff and respond to emergencies as directed and within training and authority; report contraband, suspicious activity, security violations, damaged property, and other operational concerns.
Comply with applicable use-of-force policies and Texas law, maintain professional boundaries with inmates, and protect confidential facility and security information.
Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, keys, access cards, and other items; conduct required tool inventories; secure hazardous items when not in use; and report missing, damaged, altered, or unaccounted-for items.
Follow procedures for access to restricted areas and the use, storage, and control of security-related equipment.
Protect confidential information about jail security systems, cameras, locks, access controls, keys, facility layouts, security procedures, inmate movement, and facility vulnerabilities; disclose it only to authorized individuals for legitimate work purposes.
Perform other related maintenance, facility support, and correctional duties as assigned, consistent with training, qualifications, and legal authority.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safety requirements, applicable codes, county policies, OSHA requirements, Texas law, and relevant TCOLE requirements.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, and training applicable to assigned duties.