Galveston County Sheriff's Office – Corrections

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking a jailer to enforce local, state and federal laws within the facility. You will perform security checks, manage inmate movement, and supervise daily jail operations to ensure safety.

Responsibilities include reviewing inmate records for living quarters, preparing classification profiles, issuing meals and supplies, supervising programs, and reporting on jail activities. Must have HS diploma, complete probation, and obtain TCOLE certification; the employer

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires completion of one-year probation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security by conducting security checks, settling disputes, and performing cell searches and inspections.
• Conducts outside perimeter checks and monitors inmate activity to ensure safety.
• Reviews inmates' past and present records for classification and living arrangements.
• Assists with preparation of classification profiles by interviewing detainees and medical staff.
• Issues meals, clothing, linens, and personal items to inmates.
• Supervises inmate programs including recreation, legal, health care, visitation and religious services.
• Prepares reports on jail and inmate activities and checks the jail docket.

Skills

Security procedures

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston.

General Description

The purpose of this class is responsible for the enforcement of local, state and federal laws.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Maintains the security of the facility by conducting security checks, settling disputes, and performing cell searches and inspections. Conducts outside perimeter checks. Maintains security of the facility by working in the control tower; locks and unlocks gates and doors as needed. Reviews inmates' past and present records and related information for the systematic categorization of detainees. Assists with preparation of classification profiles, which involves interviewing detainees, medical staff, and others to determine proper classification regarding assignment of living quarters and duties. Issues meals, clothing, linens, and personal items to inmates. Supervises inmate programs, including recreational, legal, health care, visitation and religious services. Prepares reports on jail and inmate activities. Checks the jail docket; observes locations and activities of inmates. Assists with the cleaning and maintenance of the facility as needed; identifies maintenance problems. Supervises outside and visitation times for inmates and work detail. Assists with the transportation of inmates to such locations as medical and other correctional facilities. Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. Requires completion of one-year probation.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level

1

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must obtain and maintain Jailer Basic Proficiency Certification by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources.

Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County. The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavor. We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.