Detention Officer - Civilian, Secure Facility & Growth

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

TCDRS benefits

Employee benefits

Zusammenfassung

Fort Bend County is seeking a Detention Officer - Civilian to join our team. You will conduct hourly inspections, maintain order, supervise inmates, verify arrest records, and assist with in-house computer systems during booking. The role includes handling security, safety, and daily operations in the detention facility.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Texas driver’s license, and completion of the required testing (polygraph, psychological, physical, urinalysis).

Qualifikationen

• Must be a United States Citizen; 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License; take and pass polygraph, psychological, physical screening and urinalysis.
• Basic Jailer Certification to be obtained within first year; eligible for licensing by TCOLE.
• No prior experience required; good organizational and interpersonal skills; able to complete assigned projects on time.

Aufgaben

• Performs hourly inspections of detention areas to maintain security.
• Maintains order; supervises inmates' daily activities for safety and health.
• Verifies records and IDs of inmates; conducts regular shakedowns as needed.
• Assists other agencies with in-house computer systems during booking.
• Monitors inmate programs and escorts to outside professionals as needed.
• Operates and maintains fire-life safety equipment; keeps detailed records of incidents.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public interaction

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Fort Bend County is seeking a Detention Officer - Civilian to join our team. You will conduct hourly inspections, maintain order, supervise inmates, verify arrest records, and assist with in-house computer systems during booking. The role includes handling security, safety, and daily operations in the detention facility.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Texas driver’s license, and completion of the required testing (polygraph, psychological, physical, urinalysis).