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Detention Officer
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office —Houston, TX
- $49,920 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Detention Officer
Harris County —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Juvenile Probation Officer - Intake
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $58,573 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Youth Development Officer
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $46,238.40 - $48,089.60 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
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
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Detention Officer/Trainee
City of Baytown —Baytown, TX
- $20.08 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Marine Interdiction Agent
Customs and Border Protection —Texas
- $76,745 - $142,199 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Police Service Officer II (Detention Officer)
City of Pasadena, TX —Pasadena, TX
- From $25.39 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Marine Interdiction Agent
Customs and Border Protection —United States
- $76,745 - $142,199 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)

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Harrison County Sheriff’s Office —Houston, TX
Driver's License or State Issued ID (front and back). Performing inspections and cell searches. Up to 12 years of credit for service as a TCOLE Certified Jailer…
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Detention Officer
Harris County —Houston, TX
Driver's License or State Issued ID (front and back). Performing inspections and cell searches. Up to 12 years of credit for service as a TCOLE Certified Jailer…

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Detention Officer

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$49,920 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the

Criminal Justice Command

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

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.

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
At least 18 years of age
Must be a U. S. Citizen (See General Information for exceptions)
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

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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 the original Member-4 form)
  - PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WERE NEVER IN THE MILITARY, UPLOAD ANOTHER COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AS A PLACEHOLDER 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 in 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

PREFERENCES

Graduates of Law Enforcement High School Program or Participation in a Law Enforcement Explorers program
Previous Law Enforcement or Corrections work experience
Honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces

GENERAL INFORMATION

For detailed information on the benefits offered by Harris County, please click on the "Benefits" tab of this 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 (4) week Basic Jailers Course at the Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy
Successful completion of the (4) 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

Citizenship Exceptions

Per SB 252, you may be eligible for TCOLE licensure if you have fulfilled all of the following requirements:

Must be a permanent legal resident
Must be an honorably discharged veteran from the United States armed forces with at least two years of active service (Must have a DD-214 that reflects service time and discharge status)
Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States Citizenship

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