Non-Commissioned Detention Officer

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office • Conroe, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Non-Commissioned Detention Officers maintain the care and custody of inmates while preventing escapes. The role involves maintaining safety and security at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office jail and supervising inmates throughout booking, release, and daily activities. Candidates interested in a future law enforcement career may qualify for additional points for service time when applying to the annual Basic Peace Officer Course academy. Base pay does not include certificate pay or other incentives; salary information and incentive details are available from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have resided in the contiguous United States for a period sufficient to conduct a background investigation.
• Must have a current, valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance, with no more than three moving violations in the past three years.
• Must have a favorable employment history; information provided about past employment will be thoroughly checked.
• Must possess good computer skills and demonstrate comprehensive reading ability.
• Must have no conviction above a Class B Misdemeanor, no Class B Misdemeanor conviction within the last 10 years, and must not be or have been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for a criminal offense.
• Must pass all phases of the required testing.
• Must be eligible for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing if not already licensed.
• Must complete a 96-hour Jailer Certification course and receive a Jailer License within one year of MCSO employment.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including standing, kneeling, bending, and walking for long periods.
• Must be physically able to restrain inmates if necessary.
• Must possess good verbal communication skills.
• Must pass the detention officer exam, which covers math, reading, and grammar, with a score of at least 70%.
• Must complete the timed IAT agility course in 40 seconds; the course includes dragging a 175-pound red-man dummy.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, alternating two to three consecutive days on shift with two to three days off, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• After a conditional job offer, must pass a drug screen, physical agility test, medical non-DOT physical, and psychological exam.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office jail.
• Secure and supervise inmates, including during booking and release.
• Enforce facility rules and conduct searches and inspections, including inmate surveillance, headcounts, door checks, strip searches, and cell inspections.
• Supervise inmate meals, visitation, and other activities.
• Monitor contraband, suicide attempts, and escape attempts.
• Resolve disputes involving inmates.
• Perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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