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Detention Officer

Detention Officer

Government JobsHouston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Detention Officer

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the Criminal Justice Command. As a Detention Officer, you are an important team member of the Harris County Sheriff's Office responsible for maintaining care, custody, and control over those individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. The Harris County Sheriff's Office's primary responsibility to the citizens of Harris County is to house those individuals awaiting trial, or commitment to the Texas Department of Corrections.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Performing inspections and cell searches
  • Resolving crises such as fights, fires, and medical emergencies
  • Completing reports

Detention Command Career Paths :

  • Armed Detention Officer - responsible for transporting and securing inmates to and at hospitals or clinics.
  • Detention Sergeant - responsible for supervising detention officers assigned to their area.
  • Detention Lieutenant - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their shift.
  • Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility.

    • The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

    Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Must be a U. S. Citizen
  • Valid Driver's License or State Issued ID
  • Eyesight must be correctable to 20 / 20 vision, normal color, and peripheral vision
  • Correctable normal audible range in both ears

    • Testing :

  • Pass pre-employment testing - Written exam (Basic work skills)
  • Physical Agility

    • Ability To :

  • Stand for extended periods of time
  • Bend, stoop, kneel
  • Lift up to 40 lbs

    • Additional Requirements :

  • Thorough background investigation (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)
  • Psychological evaluation
  • Drug screening

    • Documents Must Be Uploaded Before Submitting Application :

  • Birth Certificate (issued by a government agency, not a hospital) or Certificate of Naturalization
  • Social Security Card
  • Driver's License or State Issued ID (front and back)
  • Proof of Education : High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (If transcripts, a sealed original will be required at a later stage in the application process)
  • DD-214 Military Discharge form [if applicable] (copy of original Member - 4 form)

    • The Texas Workforce Commission offers FREE assistance to job seekers through their WorkSource offices located throughout Harris, and surrounding counties. The WorkSource offers FREE use of computers, copiers, printers, and scanners as well as assistance completing job applications. Harris County Public Libraries also offer FREE use of computers at all their locations throughout Harris County.

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