Non-Commissioned Detention Officer

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office•Conroe, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Non-Commissioned Detention Officers perform duties required to maintain the care and custody of inmates while preventing escapes. Are you ultimately seeking a law enforcement career as a Peace Officer? Internal candidates receive additional points for service time to qualify for our annual Basic Peace Officer Course academy. Base pay does not include any additional certificate pay or incentives the candidate may qualify for. Please visit MCTXSheriff.org for our salary information table, certificate pay, and other incentives.

Requirements

High School/GED Certificate
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a background investigation
Must possess a current valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance with no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
Must have favorable employment history. All information given regarding past employment will be thoroughly checked
Must possess good computer skills and demonstrate comprehensive reading
No conviction above a Class B Misdemeanor or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last 10 years nor have been on or currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense
Applicant must pass all phases of the required testing
Must be eligible for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) if not presently licensed
Must attend 96 hour Jailer Certification course in order to receive Jailer License within 1 year of MCSO employment
Ability to physically perform tasks including, but not limited to, standing, kneeling, bending, and walking for long periods of time
Must be physically able to restrain inmates if necessary
Must possess good verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Internal candidates receive additional points for service time to qualify for our annual Basic Peace Officer Course academy.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and security of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office jail
Responsible for the security and supervision of inmates, including booking and releasing
Enforce facility rule violations, conducting searches and inspections, surveillance of all inmates including inmate headcounts, door checks, strip searches, and cell inspections
Supervise inmate meals, visitation, and other activities
Involved in monitoring contraband, suicide attempts, or escape attempts
Resolve disputes involving inmates
Other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor