Inmate Care & Security Officer

Lubbock County; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain security, care, and control of inmates at the Lubbock County Detention Center, ensuring compliance with local policy and Texas minimum jail standards.

The role includes admitting and releasing inmates, performing fingerprints, searches, and medical verifications, coordinating with professionals, and maintaining daily logs and records. A valid Texas driver’s license and a Basic Jailer’s License (TCOLE) are required.

Qualifications

• Read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• High School Diploma or GED and must be at least 21 years old.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Basic Jailer’s License Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Responsibilities

• Care, custody and control of the inmates.
• Admit and release inmates; fingerprints; remove personal property; conduct searches; verify medical information.
• Communicate with professionals and the public regarding inmates.
• Perform security checks and document inmate actions; investigate suspicious activities.
• Ensure sanitary conditions per policy and Texas minimum jail standards.
• Distribute supplies, food, medication and other necessities to inmates.
• Supervise visitations; document daily activities; maintain maintenance logs.
• Handle disciplinary problems; restrain violent and suicidal inmates; respond to medical emergencies.
• Serve meals per policy and Texas standards.
• Create and maintain records and logs on the computer.
• Maintain supplies and inventory; transport inmates to court.
• Attend in-service schools and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lubbock County is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain security, care, and control of inmates at the Lubbock County Detention Center, ensuring compliance with local policy and Texas minimum jail standards.

The role includes admitting and releasing inmates, performing fingerprints, searches, and medical verifications, coordinating with professionals, and maintaining daily logs and records. A valid Texas driver’s license and a Basic Jailer’s License (TCOLE) are required.