Detention Officer — Safeguard Inmates & Community

Fort Bend County; Compton (CA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Jobbeschreibung

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.