Detention Center Security Officer: Inmate Supervision

LaSalle Corrections; Groesbeck (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Corrections is hiring for an on-site, full-time role at Limestone County Detention Center in Groesbeck, TX. The selected candidate will supervise inmates, coordinate movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies while ensuring safety across multiple security posts.

The position requires a high school diploma, on-the-job training, and the ability to interact daily with offenders and staff. Physical demands include standing, lifting, and long shifts; pay is $24.08 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be representative of worthwhile qualities to which an inmate can identify.
• Must be emotionally stable, understanding, and philosophically attuned to the objective of the facility.
• Language skills and reasoning ability are crucial to success in this position.
• Interacts daily with offenders and staff members while providing security for the facility.
• Successful completion of training courses and on-the-job training as required by facility standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates in living areas and recreational activities.
• Supervises inmates and visitors in visitation areas.
• Coordinates and monitors inmate movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response.
• Serves as mailroom, field tower, medical security, perimeter security, and gate officer as required.
• Provides security in treatment activities and supervises labor crews in kitchen and other areas.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs; initiates disciplinary reports.

Skills

Emotional stability

Language skills

Interaction with staff and offenders

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

LaSalle Corrections is hiring for an on-site, full-time role at Limestone County Detention Center in Groesbeck, TX. The selected candidate will supervise inmates, coordinate movements, conduct counts, and respond to emergencies while ensuring safety across multiple security posts.

The position requires a high school diploma, on-the-job training, and the ability to interact daily with offenders and staff. Physical demands include standing, lifting, and long shifts; pay is $24.08 per hour.