Detention Deputy-Sheriff's Office

About the role

Fort Bend County is seeking a Detention Deputy to join our team. This position may be assigned duties in Transport, Utility, Food Service, and Bailiff Department.

Responsibilities

• Conducts head count and door checks on a regular basis.
• Conducts strip searches as needed.
• Clares incoming inmates, fingerprints, and completes required paperwork.
• Retrains inmates as needed in any confrontation with staff or other inmates.
• Maintains custody while providing a safe environment.
• Maintains facility and grounds as assigned.
• Aids in supervision of recreational activities.
• Supervises feeding and hygiene activities of inmates.
• Supervises law library as assigned.
• Inspects cells visually and recognizes inmates requiring reclassification based upon physical or mental state.
• Prepares reports as required on activities, incidents, shakedowns, searches, and other functions.
• Serves as interpreter for non-English speaking inmates, if bilingual.
• Logs inmate activities and departmental services to inmates as litigation prevention.
• Notifies supervisor when criminal activity, contraband, or escape attempts are detected.
• Recognizes signs of physical abuse and communicates to Medical Officer on duty.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Currently hold a Basic (or higher) TCOLE Peace Officer Certification; or be enrolled in a Texas Basic Police Academy and eligible to take the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing Exam within 45 days.
• One year experience in a law enforcement agency performing peace officer, telecommunication, or correctional officer duties; or two years military service with an honorable discharge; or 30 semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from an accredited college or university.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• TCOLE Approved Firearms qualifications within the last 12 months.
• Maintain all requirements to be licensed as a peace officer under TCOLE rules.
• Obtain and maintain TCOLE Basic Jailer Certification per TCOLE rules within the first year of employment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Benefits

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Pay

$33.60 per hour/$2,688.00 Bi-Weekly/$69,888.00 Annually

Schedule

Rotating shifts

Qualifications

Must have TCOLE Approved Firearms qualifications within the last 12 months.

Testing Requirement

All applicants must schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test prior to moving forward in the hiring process. Applicants MUST contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources to schedule the test before proceeding. Do not wait until later in the process.

Contact Information

Nelson Denny Test – Call to schedule: (Penni Fields) 281-238-1586 or (J.R. Galvan) 281-238-1587.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.