Detention Officer

The 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 primary responsibility of the Harris County Sheriff's Office to the citizens of Harris County is to house those individuals awaiting trial or commitment to the Texas Department of Corrections. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performing inspections and cell searches Resolving crises such as fights, fires, and medical emergencies Completing reports Detention Command Career Paths 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. Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D. At least 18 years of age Must be a U.S. Citizen 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 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 Testing Pass pre-employment testing – Written exam (Basic work skills) Physical Agility Ability To Stand for extended periods of time Bend, stoop, kneel Lift up to 40 lbs Additional Requirements Thorough background investigation (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.) Psychological evaluation Drug screening Successful completion of the 7-week Basic Jailers Course is required for continued employment as a Detention Officer. Salary and Incentives 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) Location Downtown, Houston, TX Hours 40 Hours Per Week Includes nights, weekends, and holidays Mandatory overtime as deemed necessary to fulfill operational needs #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris County