Corrections Officer

Bastrop County; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Life/Health Reimburse

Retirement

Vacation/Sick/Personal leave

Free 24-hour fitness facility

Job summary

Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is continually accepting applications for full-time Corrections Officers. This role performs a wide variety of duties in the Bastrop County Jail, including monitoring inmates, providing meals, basic medical care, and supervising visitation.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and jailer's certification or completion of a 96-hour course within one year. Starts at $26.36/hour ($57,567 annually) with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a Basic (or higher) Jailer Proficiency Certification, OR successfully complete a 96-hour Basic Jailer Course within one year from date of employment, to obtain required certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inmates and provide meals and basic medical care.
• Supervise visitation and prepare related paperwork and records.
• Work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Operate in a 24/7 environment on a rotating shift basis.
• Follow Texas Jail Standards and departmental policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Bastrop County Employment Opportunity -
Corrections Officer (Continual Posting)

Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office is continually accepting applications for full-time CorrectionsOfficers.

This position performs a wide variety of duties within the Bastrop County Jail. Duties includemonitoring inmates, providing meals and basic medical care, supervising visitation, and preparing relatedpaperwork and records. Must be able to work without close supervision and to exercise independentjudgment. This position includes an element of personal danger; i.e., possible exposure to physical injuryin the handling of hostile/violent inmates. Operates in a 24/7 environment on a rotating shift basis.Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Texas Jail Standards rules, and established departmentalpolicies, procedures and guidelines.

Performs related work or other duties as required. Works under thegeneral supervision of a Corrections Sergeant.

Starting Rate of Pay: $26.36/Hourly - $57,567/Annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’slicense.
• Must possess a Basic (or higher) Jailer Proficiency Certification, OR successfully complete a 96hour Basic Jailer Course within one year from date of employment, in order to obtain requiredcertification.

Benefits Included

• County paid Health/Dental/Life/Health Reimbursement Account
• Retirement
• Vacation/Sick/Personal leave
• Free 24-hour fitness facility

Applications

Bastrop County is an equal opportunity employer.