Corrections Facility Tech II - Electrician - Law Enforcement Facility - Sheriff

Denton County, TX; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County Sheriff's Department seeks a Correction Facility Technician II to perform skilled maintenance and repair of the jail facilities, including mechanical and electrical systems and security locks. The role includes supervising inmate trustees, evaluating repairs, and ensuring compliance with CJIS and TCOLE requirements.

A high school diploma or GED and licensure are required, along with U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of seven years of related maintenance experience.
• Possession of a current state or local license for HVAC, plumbing or electrical.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one year of employment.
• Valid driver's license; Texas license within 90 days.
• Fingerprint-based background check and CJIS/TCOLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment, including jail security systems.
• Repairs building components and related life-safety systems per schedule.
• Supervises inmate trustees on work projects.
• Assists in drafting and engineering for repairs.
• Reviews contracted work for quality and compliance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Correction Facility Technician II performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the Sheriff's Department, Detention Center, and jail facilities. Work involves the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, including jail security systems. This position performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, requiring a thorough knowledge of building trade skills. This employee is responsible for performing skilled work in one or more building trades, such as electrical, plumbing, and/or heating and air conditioning equipment. Work also involves supervising activities of inmate trustees assigned to work projects.

Performs skilled maintenance work on mechanical and technical security systems, including security locks and doors, surveillance systems, fire alarms and smoke exhaust systems, life safety equipment, etc.

Performs maintenance work on heating and air conditioning systems, checking thermostats, couplers, fuses, belts, motors, etc.

Assists in major heating and air conditioning repair projects.

Performs skilled plumbing tasks including assembling, installing and repairing pipes and fittings, opening clogged drains, troubleshooting problem areas, and repairing toilets and faucets.

Performs repairs alterations and maintains building, floors, ceilings, stairways, doors, walls, windows, masonry, furniture, and other law enforcement maintenance areas.

Assists in preparing estimates and cost analysis on projects to determine feasibility of completing projects internally or contracting them out to be completed by an external party.

Assists in drafting and engineering for repairs.

Repairs and maintains electrical and mechanical high security door systems within secure perimeter of the jail.

Supervises activities of inmate trustees assigned to work projects, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.

Makes inquiries of vendors on delivery dates; purchases small items for repair jobs from vendors; receives materials from vendors.

Reviews and inspects contracted work for quality and compliance with appropriate standards.

Performs appropriate preventive maintenance per monthly schedule.

Performs smoke tests and tests of all Life Safety equipment as required by Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of seven years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Possession of a current state or local license required for HVAC, plumbing or electrical.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.

Applicants for this position must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history and background investigation and must meet all applicable CJIS and TCOLE requirements.

The following criminal history may result in disqualification from employment, appointment, or licensure, subject to any applicable waiver or review process authorized by law, CJIS requirements, or TCOLE rules:

• A felony conviction or qualifying felony deferred adjudication/community supervision;
• A Class A misdemeanor conviction or qualifying deferred adjudication/community supervision;
• A Class B misdemeanor conviction or qualifying deferred adjudication/community supervision within the previous ten (10) years;
• A conviction or qualifying community supervision/deferred adjudication for an offense involving family violence;
• Family Violence convictions or deferred adjudication;
• A current criminal charge for an offense that would constitute a bar to TCOLE licensure; and
• Other circumstances that result in the applicant being ineligible for required TCOLE licensure or CJIS access.

Criminal history will be reviewed in accordance with applicable federal and state law, TCOLE requirements, CJIS requirements, and County policy.

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