Deputy Sheriff – Detention Cadet

San Antonio, TX
Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $3,750.00 Monthly

Position Summary:
Under direct supervisor, is responsible for controlling, securing and managing inmates at Bexar County jail facilities under the supervision of experienced officers; and performs related duties as required.
Essential Functions:

  • Controls, secures and manages inmates at the Adult Detention Center and Jail Annex
  • Supervises inmates assigned to work detail such as serving meals, preparing laundry, and performing routine maintenance in the jail facility
  • Books and classifies inmates
  • Transfers and transport inmates
  • Performs inmate inspections, shakedowns and room searches
  • Responds to and resolves crisis situations such as fights, fires and medical emergencies and restraining physically violent inmates
  • Assists with inmates personal needs such as telephone calls, mail, laundry, visits and commissary
  • Completes and processes required paperwork on inmates and events occurring within the jail facilities
  • Performs related duties as required

Requirements:

  • Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must have no prior arrest records for: driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, no possession or trafficking of illegal narcotics or drugs, assault, stalking, family violence, theft, crimes of moral turpitude, or sexual offenses.
  • Military applicants must disclose any non-judicial discipline involving the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
  • Must have never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or within the last ten (10) years from the date of the court order.
  • Must not be currently under indictment for any criminal offense.
  • Must have never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class A misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years; must have never been convicted of any family violence offense.
  • Must not be prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
  • Must not be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
  • Must not have a felony conviction or be on probation.
  • Requires honorable discharge if a veteran.
  • Requires completion of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office written Exam.
  • Must pass a physical agility test.
  • Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Must pass a psychological and physical exam; must secure and maintain TCOLE Basic Jailer Certification within one year from employment date.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • May work weekends and perform shift work.
  • May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.