Corrections Facility Technician I - Law Enforcement Facility - Sheriff

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

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

You will handle carpentry, plumbing, painting and HVAC tasks, supervise inmate trustees on projects, and support preventive maintenance programs while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must attain Texas jailer certification within one year of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain Texas license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment in jail facilities.
• Maintains security systems including locks, doors, surveillance and alarms.
• Assists preventive maintenance programs for facilities and systems.
• Performs carpentry, plumbing, painting and HVAC tasks as needed.
• Supervises inmate trustees on work projects and reviews contracted work.

Skills

US citizen

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.

The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlan.pdf

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