Detention Officer I

Greggcountytxsheriff; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Greggcountytxsheriff is seeking a Detention Officer I to join the team in the county jail. The role involves processing inmates, monitoring detainees, and maintaining confidential records in a secure environment.

Applicants must meet state requirements, complete a medical and psych drug screen, and obtain TCOLE certification as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must have valid Texas Driver's License.
• Be able to pass Medical, psychological and Drug Screen Testing.
• Must be able to take and pass TCOLE certification.
• Must not have been convicted of a class B misdemeanor or above in the last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Book and release inmates.
• Monitor inmates.
• Handle confidential jail records.
• Supervise in-house inmate work detail.

Skills

Age 18 or older

Strong observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TCOLE certification

Tools

Texas driver’s license

Job description

## Detention Officer IApplytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id**Basic Qualifications** 1. Must be at least 18 years of age. 2. High School Graduate or equivalent. 3. Must have valid Texas Driver's License. 4. Be able to successfully pass Medical, psychological and Drug Screen Testing. 5. Must be able to take and pass TCOLE certification. 6. Must not have been convicted of a class B misdemeanor or above in the last 10 years.7. Successfully pass a background investigation.**Examples of Job Duties** 1. Book and release inmates. 2. Monitor inmates. 3. Handle confidential jail records. 4. Supervise in-house inmate work detail.