Correctional Security Officer - Community Safety & Records

Bell County; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Holiday Pay

Sick Leave

Vacation time

Retirement pay

Job summary

Bell County seeks qualified personnel to support jail operations in Central Texas. The role involves meal service for inmates, security inspections, inmate searches, emergency response, and processing bookings with detailed record-keeping.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid state driver’s license. The position is based in Belton, Texas, with benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED plus specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Receives and serves meals to inmates, checks diets, and counts utensils.
• Conducts security checks of bars, doors, and cells.
• Performs inmate searches and pat searches.
• Responds to emergencies, evacuations, and reports to supervisor.
• Processes bookings: fingerprinting, searches, photos, and property inventory.
• Prepares daily reports and forms.
• Maintains jail records for admissions/releases.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Bell County seeks qualified personnel to support jail operations in Central Texas. The role involves meal service for inmates, security inspections, inmate searches, emergency response, and processing bookings with detailed record-keeping.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid state driver’s license. The position is based in Belton, Texas, with benefits including health and retirement plans.