Detention Deputy-Sheriff’s Office
Salary: $32.94 per hour
Position Summary:
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the “quality of life” for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
Essential Functions:
- May be assigned duties in Transport, Utility, Food Service and Bailiff Department.
- Conducts head count and door checks on a regular basis.
- Conducts strip searches as needed.
- Classifies incoming inmates, fingerprints, and completes required paperwork.
- Restrains inmates as needed in any confrontation with staff or other inmates.
- Maintains custody while providing a safe environment.
- Maintains facility and grounds as assigned.
- Assists in supervision of recreational activities.
- Supervises feeding and hygiene activities of inmates.
- Supervises law library as assigned.
- Inspects cell visually and recognizes inmates requiring reclassification based upon physical or mental state.
- Prepares reports as required on activities, incidents, shakedowns, searches, and other functions.
- Files criminal charges on inmates found to be in violation of penal code laws.
- Assists and/or instructions other employees with their duties.
- Serves as interpreter for non-English speaking inmates, if bilingual.
- Logs inmate activities and departmental services to inmates as litigation prevention.
- Notifies supervisor when criminal activity, contraband or escape attempts are detected.
- Recognizes signs of physical abuse and communicates to Medical Officer on duty.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Currently holds or eligible* to hold a Peace Officer License awarded by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). *At time of application must have passed a Basic Police Academy and passed the TCOLE Licensing Exam.
- One year experience in a law enforcement agency performing peace officer, telecommunication, or correctional officer duties; or two years military service with an honorable discharge; or 30 semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from an accredited college or university.
- Verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
- Organizational skills and ability to complete assigned projects in timely manner.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must maintain all requirements to be licensed as a peace officer under TCOLE rules.
- When duty assignment is in Detention Bureau, must obtain and maintain correctional officer certification per TCOLE rules (this is not a prerequisite to assignment, may be completed after assignment starts).
- Must complete a Modified Field Training Officer Program.