Corrections Facility Technician I - Law Enforcement Facility - Sheriff

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Corrections Facility Technician I to perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance and repair work in the Sheriff's Department, Detention Center, and jail facilities. You will work on mechanical and electrical equipment, including jail security systems, with duties ranging from basic carpentry to HVAC maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, U.S.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; plus minimum one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must attain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement certification as a Jailer within one year of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; able to obtain Texas license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

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

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.

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

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.

Supplemental Information

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

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

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/fmlain.pdf

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