Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Houston, TX
Detention Officer
Non-Sworn Law Enforcement Personnel
Harris County Sheriff's Office – Houston, Texas
Feb 1, 2023
- Application Deadline:
- Jan 1, 2030
Salary Information
- Entry Level:
- $Yes annual
Job Description
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sheriffhctx/jobs/3410061/detention-officer/apply?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the Criminal Justice Command Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for the proper care, custody, and control of inmates housed within the Harris County Jail facilities
Must have reliable transportation at all times
++The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.++
Requirements
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
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
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COPIES 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 Naturalization
Social Security Card
Driver's License or State Issued ID (front and back)
Current Vehicle Liability Insurance
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.
NOTE:
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 ++http://www.wrksolutions.com/find-a-location++
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
Preferences
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
General Information
For detailed information on the benefits offered by Harris County, please click on the "Benefits" *_tab of this posting. *_Salary and Incentive Pay:
Paid biweekly based on 26 pay periods per year, plus benefits
Up to 14 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
Job Requirements
Age: 18, no maximum.
Education: High School Diploma, or GED.
Experience: None
Contact Information
James Martinez
Harris County Sheriff's Office
1200 Baker St.
Houston, Texas 77002
phone: 713-877-5250