Corrections Officer

Georgetown, TX
Williamson County Sheriff

Salary: $25.25 Hourly.

Closing Date: 12/30/2024

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to a Sergeant or Lieutenant, responsible for supervising inmates and providing care, safety, and security while maintaining rules, regulations, and cleanliness of the Williamson County Jail. Works in one of three general post assignments: Booking, Pod, Medical, or Floor.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains safety and security in the Jail
  • Receives, books, and secures inmates upon arrival
  • Oversees and maintains area of assigned responsibility
  • Conducts daily physical inspections and searches of the facilities, inmates, and visitors
  • Supervises inmates’ activities (i.e. recreation, visitation, meals, etc.)
  • Posts, maintains, and enforces jail rules as well as state, federal, and departmental policies and procedures
  • Observes inmates to detect, deter, and/or prevent self-destructive or criminal behaviors
  • Assists with transport of inmates
  • Performs special duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • All: High School diploma or equivalent
  • All: Must be at least 18 years of age per Rule 217.1 of the Texas Administrative Code
  • Medical Assignment: Graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program
  • Medical Assignment: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) license
  • Medical Assignment: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • All: Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training
  • All: Valid Texas driver’s license
  • All: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Jailer certification

Preferred Requirements:

  • All: One (1) year of experience working in a correctional facility securing, searching, and monitoring inmates
  • Medical Assignment: Associates degree in a related field
  • Medical Assignment: Prior experience working in a correctional facility involving daily contact with inmates
  • Medical Assignment: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Bilingual (Spanish)