Detention Officer - Civilian-Sheriff's Office

Fort Bend County; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Detention Officer - Civilian to join its team and support daily operations in a busy detention facility. You will conduct hourly security inspections, supervise inmate activities, and verify records for releases and bookings to maintain safety and order.

The role requires operating security devices, assisting with booking processes, and participating in emergency management activities, with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• United States citizen, 18+ years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License; pass polygraph, psychological, physical screening and urinalysis.
• Basic Jailer Certification within first year of employment.
• Must be eligible for licensing by TCOLE.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs hourly inspections of detention area including catwalks, separations, and hallway areas to maintain security.
• Maintains order within detention area; supervises daily activities of inmates to ensure safety and health.
• Verifies records and identification of inmates being released and/or booked.
• Performs shakedown of inmates and cells as needed on a non-scheduled but regular basis.
• Supervises work details and monitors progress.
• Verifies arrest documents before accepting prisoners and must be aware of various grades of offenses.
• Monitors programs and activities where inmates interact with outside professionals.
• Assists other agencies with in-house computer systems during booking and with incoming inmates who may be violent.
• Performs upkeep of fire-life safety equipment.
• Operates mechanical security devices.
• Maintains records on activities, incidents, shakedowns and other functions as required.
• Supervises feeding and hygiene of inmates.
• Signs for and is held financially accountable for equipment issued.
• Assists other employees with their duties.
• Functions as in-house bailiff for justice of the peace/magistrate.
• Maintains count of inmates and monitors visitation.
• Enforces rules and regulations of jail and writes reports for disciplinary action charges.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Job description

Detention Officer - Civilian

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Performs hourly inspections of detention area including, but not limited to, catwalks, separations, and hallway areas to maintain security.
• Maintains order within detention area; Supervises daily activities of inmates to ensure safety and health.
• Verifies records and identification of inmates being released and/or booked.
• Performs shakedown of inmates and cells as needed on a non-scheduled but regular basis.
• Supervises work details and monitors progress.
• Verifies arrest documents before accepting prisoners and must be aware of various grades of offenses.
• Monitors programs and activities where inmates interact with outside professionals.
• Assist other agencies with in-house computer systems during booking and with incoming inmates who may be violent.
• Performs upkeep of fire-life safety equipment.
• Operates mechanical security devices.
• Maintains records on activities, incidents, shakedowns and other functions as required.
• Supervises feeding and hygiene of inmates.
• Signs for and is held financially accountable for equipment issued.
• Assists other employees with their duties.
• Functions as in-house bailiff for justice of the peace/magistrate.
• Maintains count of inmates and monitors visitation.
• Enforces rules and regulations of jail and writes reports for disciplinary action charges.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen; 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required.
• Good organizational skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees; ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver's License; Take and pass the following examinations: polygraph, psychological, physical screening and urinalysis.
• Basic Jailer Certification to be obtained within first year of employment.
• Must be eligible for licensing by TCOLE.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Salary & Benefits

SALARY RANGE: $24.82/ hourly CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

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 (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the "quality of life" that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call "home". Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.