Detention Officer

About the role

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the Criminal Justice Command. As a Detention Officer, you are a vital team member responsible for maintaining care, custody, and control over individuals housed in the Harris County Jail.

Responsibilities

• Performing inspections and cell searches

• Resolving crises such as fights, fires, and medical emergencies

• Completing reports

• 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.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• At least 18 years of age

• Must be a U. S. Citizen (See General Information for exceptions)

• 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

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

• Physical Agility

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Bend, stoop, kneel

• Lift up to 40 lbs

• Thorough background investigation- (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)

• Psychological evaluation

• Drug screening

Qualifications

• Graduates of Law Enforcement High School Program or Participation in a Law Enforcement Explorers program

• Previous Law Enforcement or Corrections work experience

• Honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces

Skills

• Ability to perform physical tasks under stress

• Effective communication skills

• Teamwork and leadership abilities

Benefits

The Harris County Sheriff's Office provides its employees the ability to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Corrections Officer (Jailers) Certification at no cost through the HCSO Academy. If selected, PAID employment begins the first day of the required (4) week Basic Jailers Course at the Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy. Successful completion of the (4) week Basic Jailers Course is required for continued employment as a Detention Officer with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Pay

Paid biweekly based on 26 pay periods per year, plus benefits. Up to 12 years of credit for service as a TCOLE Certified Jailer upon hire (Restrictions Apply).

Schedule

Downtown, Houston, TX
40 Hours Per Week
Includes Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
Mandatory Overtime as deemed necessary to fulfill operational needs