Detention Deputy

Detention Deputy

Detention Deputy is responsible for the care, custody, security, and supervision of inmates incarcerated at the county detention center. Detention Deputies performs inmate supervision, facility security, and administrative duties while promoting safety, professionalism, and humane treatment of inmates.

Essential functions are the fundamental and primary duties of a classified position that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, in order to fulfill the purpose of the position.

• Carry out the Sheriff's Mission and Vision and adhere to the Office's Core Values; Trust, Service, Community.
• Cultivates high morale and a Team culture within the Sheriff's Office.
• Maintain firearms proficiency in accordance with Department standards.
• Maintain compliance in the Office's Physical Fitness Program.
• Perform all services at a high level and are customer oriented.
• Supervise, monitor, and control inmate activities, behavior, and movement within the facility.
• Conduct inmate intake, classification, searches, property management, and release/transfer procedures.
• Perform inspections of cells and facilities to ensure compliance and detect contraband.
• Maintain logs, reports, and records of daily detention operations.
• Operate security systems including doors, alarms, and surveillance equipment.
• Respond to disturbances and apply use of force tactics as needed.
• Escort and transport inmates to courts, medical facilities, or other designated locations.
• Manage inmate visitation, mail, and related transactions.

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position are listed below. The County reserves the right to consider higher levels of education in lieu of training and experience and vice versa.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
• Basic Jailer Certification (Must obtain within 12 months of employment)
• No other previous experience

Applicants must be able to meet all of the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for employment.

• 18 Years of age or older
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver's License
• Be a United States Citizen (Born or Naturalized)
• Having a working cell phone
• No more than 20/200 vision that is correctable to 20/20;
• No convictions or court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order;
• Honorable Discharge from Military Service (If applicable)

To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) shall possess the following knowledge and skills in order to perform the essential functions proficiently.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the local and state criminal justice system.
• Intermediate proficiency with modern office equipment and procedures.
• Ability to become proficient in all County and Department policies and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a constantly changing work environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make well-reasoned decisions under high-stress conditions.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to foster productive, cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisors, external partners, public officials, and the public.

The duties of this position may involve certain physical requirements that are necessary to perform the essential functions to include, but not limited to:

• Perform physical activities including walking, running, crawling, standing, sitting, jumping, kneeling, bending, and lying down for extended periods;
• Perform physical tasks involving carrying, pushing, pulling, dragging, and holding medium to heavy objects;
• Operate vehicles, exercising sound judgment and strict adherence to safety procedures;
• Engage in high-stress and physically demanding duties and training scenarios;
• Speak and hear in order to communicate effectively in person, through telephone, and through emergency radios.