Detention Officer

Salary: $46,898.00 – $60,185.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Detention Officer at the Smith County Jail is responsible for the care and custody of the inmates under his or her charge. This requires close and courteous interaction with inmates under normal and potentially volatile circumstances. The Detention Officer is required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while being mindful of security operations.

The facility is operated 24 hours a day, therefore, shift assignments are scheduled as 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends off. Due to the unpredictable and critical nature of the work, the Detention Officer must be willing and available to work additional hours beyond assigned shifts, sometimes with little or no notice.

Essential Functions:

• Performs security rounds during scheduled and unscheduled times.
• Creates and maintains a cellblock atmosphere conducive to respect of others.
• Enforces disciplinary sanctions.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with inmates.
• Initiates and monitors inmate movement.
• Restrains unruly inmates using force and restraining devices.
• Responds to emergencies, including medical emergencies.
• Dispenses medications as required.
• Documents incidents, movement, rounds and inmate discipline.
• Performs person, property and facility searches.
• Complies with all policies and procedures of the Smith County Jail.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Citizen of the United States of America.
2. Obtained a High School diploma or G.E.D.
3. Have never been convicted, pled guilty, nor have been on court-ordered community service or probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or felony.
4. During the last 10 years, have not been convicted, pled guilty, been on community service or probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other state or while serving the military.
5. Have never had a military court martial that resulted in a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
6. Must possess a valid Texas Driver License at the time of hiring.
7. Minimum age of 18 years old.