Corrections Officer – Secure Facility & Career Growth

Ellis, County of (TX); Waxahachie (TX); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Detention Officer. This role starts at $59,725 per year with a six-step pay scale and potential entry via the Lateral Entry Program for certified TCOLE jailers.

Responsibilities include inmate searches, record keeping, monitoring behavior, maintaining security of doors and elevators, and supporting life safety drills. Applicants must meet all listed requirements and pass testing.

Qualifikationen

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• At least 18 years of age at time of application.
• GED test indicating high school graduation level; or high school diploma.
• Have a favorable driving record and a valid driver license; Texas license if not licensed.
• Eye/vision: 20/20 in each eye, corrected or uncorrected, with corrective lenses worn on duty.
• Hearing: no more than 30 dB with correction; uncorrected no more than 60 dB in either ear.
• Be of good character and have a favorable work/school record.
• If active TCOLE licensed Jailer, license not revoked or suspended except academic.
• No criminal record precluding hiring per ECSO standards.

Aufgaben

• Conduct routine searches of inmates and their property.
• Administrative tasks including report writing and record keeping with computer access.
• Monitor inmates' behavior in housing units or during escort/transport.
• Maintain security of internal/external doors and elevators.
• Perform life safety drills and respond to emergencies.
• Handle feeding, laundry exchange, recreation, religious services, visitation, and related functions.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Detention Officer. This role starts at $59,725 per year with a six-step pay scale and potential entry via the Lateral Entry Program for certified TCOLE jailers.

Responsibilities include inmate searches, record keeping, monitoring behavior, maintaining security of doors and elevators, and supporting life safety drills. Applicants must meet all listed requirements and pass testing.