Detention Officer

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Detention Officer - Civilian

• Performs hourly inspections of detention area including, but not limited to, catwalks, separations, and hallway areas to maintain security.
• Maintains order within detention area; Supervises daily activities of inmates to ensure safety and health.
• Verifies records and identification of inmates being released and/or booked. Performs shakedown of inmates and cells as needed on a non-scheduled but regular basis. Supervises work details and monitors progress.
• Verifies arrest documents before accepting prisoners and must be aware of various grades of offenses. Monitors programs and activities where inmates interact with outside professionals.
• Assist other agencies with in-house computer systems during booking and with incoming inmates who may be violent.
• Performs upkeep of fire-life safety equipment. Operates mechanical security devices. Maintains records on activities, incidents, shakedowns and other functions as required.
• Supervises feeding and hygiene of inmates.
• Signs for and is held financially accountable for equipment issued. Assists other employees with their duties. Functions as in-house bailiff for justice of the peace/magistrate.
• Maintains count of inmates and monitors visitation. Enforces rules and regulations of jail and writes reports for disciplinary action charges.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• Must be a United States Citizen; 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• No previous experience required. Good organizational skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees; ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License; Take and pass the following examinations: polygraph, psychological, physical screening and urinalysis.
• Basic Jailer Certification to be obtained within first year of employment. Must be eligible for licensing by TCOLE. Ability to work rotating shifts.

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***IMPORTANT – TESTING REQUIREMENT (PLEASE READ)***

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.

**How to Schedule Your Test**

Contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Directly Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm

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

Nelson Denny Test: 35 Minutes

Location (Gus George Academy Building):

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office

Human Resources

1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 144

Richmond, Texas 77469

SALARY RANGE: $24.82/ hourly

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

 
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.

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.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.