Corrections Facility Technician I - Law Enforcement Facility - Sheriff

Denton County, TX; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County's Sheriff's Department seeks a Corrections Facility Technician I to perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance and repair across the jail facilities, including mechanical, electrical, and security systems.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain Texas jailer certification within one year. A valid driver's license (TX within 90 days) and CJIS/TCOLE checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of related maintenance/repair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems in jail facilities.
• Maintain and repair security systems, locks, doors, and surveillance equipment.
• Assist in development of preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Carry out carpentry, painting, plumbing, and HVAC tasks as needed.
• Supervise inmate trustees on work projects and review contracted work for quality.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Minimum 1 year related experience

Job description

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

The Corrections Facility Technician I performs semi-skilled to 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 and performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks requiring knowledge of building trade skills. Employee is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in one or more building trades, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and/or installation of heating and air conditioning equipment.

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

Assists in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs and schedules for correctional facilities, mechanical systems, and technical systems.

Assists in the development of plans for facility improvements and/or maintenance tasks; estimates the cost of repairs and improvements.

Performs carpentry and renovation work in the construction, repair, or alteration of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows and screens.

Builds or repairs partitions, cabinets, tables, shelves, and bookcases.

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

Assists in major heating and air conditioning repair projects.

Performs skilled plumbing tasks including changing faucet washers, stems, seals, etc. by installing water and sanitary fixtures and equipment and repairing toilets by changing tank bulbs, overflow tubes, guide wires, etc.

Sands, paints, or stains walls, woodwork, cabinets, tables, and other wooden articles.

Hangs and finishes sheetrock, paneling, wallpaper, tile, and moldings.

Installs and repairs carpeting, glass panes, and suspended ceiling grids and tiles.

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

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

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

High School diploma or GED and a minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

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 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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