Detention Deputy-Sheriff's Office

Fort Bend County; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 62,899 - 76,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Fort Bend County seeks a Detention Deputy to join its Department of Corrections. This role involves maintaining a safe environment, supervising inmates, and fulfilling various responsibilities related to detention duties.

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma and relevant TCOLE certifications. The position offers a salary of $33.60 per hour, with comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Fort Bend County values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have TCOLE Approved Firearms qualifications within the last 12 months.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct head count and door checks regularly.
• Classify incoming inmates and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain custody while providing a safe environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in rotating shifts

Education

High School Diploma/GED

TCOLE Peace Officer Certification

30 semester credit hours

Job description

Detention Deputy

Fort Bend County Department of Corrections invites qualified applicants to fill the position of Detention Deputy.

Responsibilities

• May be assigned duties in Transport, Utility, Food Service and Bailiff Departments.
• Conduct head count and door checks on a regular basis.
• Conduct strip searches as needed.
• Classify incoming inmates, record fingerprints, and complete required paperwork.
• Restrain inmates as needed in any confrontation with staff or other inmates.
• Maintain custody while providing a safe environment.
• Maintain facility and grounds as assigned.
• Assist in supervision of recreational activities.
• Supervise feeding and hygiene activities of inmates.
• Supervise law library as assigned.
• Inspect cells visually and recognize inmates requiring reclassification based upon physical or mental state.
• Prepare reports on activities, incidents, shakedowns, searches, and other functions.
• File criminal charges on inmates found to be in violation of penal code laws.
• Assist and/or instruct other employees with their duties.
• Serve as interpreter for non‑English speaking inmates, if bilingual.
• Log inmate activities and departmental services to inmates as litigation prevention.
• Notify supervisor when criminal activity, contraband or escape attempts are detected.
• Recognize signs of physical abuse and communicate to Medical Officer on duty.
• Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Currently hold a Basic (or higher) TCOLE Peace Officer Certification; or be enrolled in a Texas Basic Police Academy and be eligible to take the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing Exam within 45 days.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must have TCOLE Approved Firearms qualifications within the last 12 months.
• Must maintain all requirements to be licensed as a peace officer under TCOLE rules.
• Must obtain and maintain TCOLE Basic Jailer Certification per TCOLE rules within the first year of employment.
• Must have ability to work rotating shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience in a law enforcement agency performing peace officer, telecommunication, or correctional officer duties.
• Two years of military service with an honorable discharge.
• Thirty semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from an accredited college or university.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $33.60 per hour; $2,688.00 bi‑weekly; $69,888.00 annually. Full‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) and receive comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, and political beliefs. For more information on Fort Bend County’s Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply. Fort Bend County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.