Top 17 Correctional officer Jobs in Houston Tx

Detention Officer
Harris County —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff's Office —Houston, TX
- $23.59 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Detention Officer/Trainee
City of Baytown —Baytown, TX
- $20.08 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Accounting
- Computer skills
- Opportunities for advancement
Detention Officer
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office —Houston, TX
- $49,067.20 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Pass drug screening
P/T HOSPITAL OFFICER
The GEO Group —Houston, TX
- $29.57 an hour
- Extended hours
- Hospital
- Military
- Computer literacy
MONITOR I
The GEO Group —Houston, TX
- From $20.29 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 1 year
- Paid training
- Health savings account
19h
Youth Development Officer
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $46,238.40 - $48,089.60 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
P/T LEAD HOSPITAL OFFICER
The GEO Group —Houston, TX
- $29.57 an hour
- Extended hours
- Management
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
Public Safety Attendant (Jailer)
City of Deer Park —Houston, TX
- $21.42 an hour
- Office
- Entry level
Youth Development Officer - Part-time (Weekends Only)
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $21.03 an hour
- Weekends only
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
Police Service Officer I - Telecommunicator/Detention Officer (7 positions)
City of Pasadena, TX —Pasadena, TX
- From $23.90 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-the-job training
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The GEO Group —Houston, TX
- $17.75 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Organizational skills
- Paid training
- Health savings account

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Detention Officer

Harris County -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

JOB

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the Criminal Justice Command As a Detention Officer, you are an important team member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responsible for maintaining care, custody, and control over those individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office primary responsibility to the citizens of Harris County is to house those individuals awaiting trial, or commitment to the Texas Department of Corrections.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performing inspections and cell searches
Resolving crises such as fights, fires, and medical emergencies
Completing reports

Detention Command Career Paths

Armed Detention Officer - responsible for transporting and securing inmates to and at hospitals or clinics.
Detention Sergeant - responsible for supervising detention officers assigned to their area.
Detention Lieutenant - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their shift.
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility.

The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Follow the link below to apply
Apply for Detention Officer Here

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)
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 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION For detailed information on the benefits offered by Harris County, please click on the "Benefits" tab of the posting.

Salary and Incentive Pay:

Paid biweekly based on 26 pay periods per year, plus benefits
Up to 12 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

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