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Harris County lists this Detention Officer opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Detention OfficerThe 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 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 include performing inspections and cell searches, resolving crises such as fights, fires, and medical emergencies, and completing reports. Detention Command Career Paths include Armed Detention Officer, Detention Sergeant, Detention Lieutenant, and Detention Captain.The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.RequirementsApply for Detention Officer HereHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.At least 18 years of ageMust be a U. S. CitizenValid Driver's License or State Issued IDEyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, normal color, and peripheral visionCorrectable normal audible range in both earsTesting:Pass pre-employment testing - Written exam (Basic work skills)Physical AgilityAbility To:Stand for extended periods of timeBend, stoop, kneelLift up to 40 lbsAdditional Requirements:Thorough background investigation (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)Psychological evaluationDrug screeningCopies of the following documents are required with your application: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL DELAY THE APPLICATION PROCESS. DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED (attached) BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION:Birth Certificate (issued by a government agency, not a hospital) or Certificate of NaturalizationSocial Security CardDriver'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) PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WERE NEVER IN THE MILITARY, UPLOAD ANOTHER COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AS A PLACEHOLDER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH THE APPLICATION.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. Please visit their website for more information or click here for a list of locations. Harris County Public Libraries also offer FREE use of computers at all their locations throughout Harris County. DUE TO COVID-19 some locations may require an appointment. Please call before you go.PreferencesGraduates of Law Enforcement High School Program or Participation in a Law Enforcement Explorers program.Previous Law Enforcement or Corrections work experienceHonorable discharge form the United States Armed ForcesGeneral InformationFor detailed information on the benefits offered by Harris County, please click on the "Benefits" tab of the posting. Salary and Incentive 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). Paid Incentives: (Annually, based on 26 pay periods) The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) 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 (7) week Basic Jailers Course at the Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy. Successful completion of the (7) week Basic Jailers Course is required for continued employment as a Detention Officer with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Location: Downtown, Houston, TX Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Includes Nights, Weekends, and Holidays Mandatory Overtime as deemed necessary to fulfill operational needs
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77001, US
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