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- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
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- Residential
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
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Detention Officer

Smith County -
Tyler, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$48,305 - $61,796 a year

Benefits

Paid jury duty
AD&D insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Military leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Passenger vehicle
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Summary/Objective

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.

Pre-Employment Requirements
The minimum standards set by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) must be met to qualify for licensure as a Detention Officer in Texas.

Citizen of the United States of America.
Obtained a High School diploma or G.E.D.
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.
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.
Have never had a military court martial that resulted in a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver License at the time of hiring.

Background Investigation: All candidates for full-time employment with the Sheriff’s Office undergo a comprehensive background investigation prior to being made a final offer. The investigation may include but is not limited to a records check, credit review, verification of credentials and interviews with personal and professional references.

Required Testing: Candidates must take and pass a standardized aptitude test and polygraph. Detention Officers must pass a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) test to be certified before completion of one year of employment, or termination will occur.

Psychological Evaluation: To meet the minimum standards set by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE), a psychologist will interview and test the candidate using various cognitive assessments. The psychologist will summarize the clinical impressions and make recommendations regarding the candidate’s overall psychological makeup and compatibility with the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Required Skills and Abilities

Must be able to learn existing software programs such as AbleTerm and Odyssey.
Must be able to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Formal education in human services or criminal justice desired.
One year or less experience. Experience in criminal justice or related field, or any combination of education and experience that has been achieved, and is equivalent to the stated education and experience of required knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities.

Licenses and Certifications
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Jailer license before completion of one year of employment, or termination will occur.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Visual Capabilities

Ability to detect abnormal behavior and extraordinary activities when observing the actions of an inmate or group of inmates.
Ability to prepare a written description of personal property and accurately observe inmates. Ability to detect smoke from cigarettes, electrical fires, etc.
Must have sufficient vision without glasses to defend self and others, and perform mandatory life safety functions.
Ability to properly identify colors utilized in descriptions.
Dual vision is required.
Vision must be correctable to 20/20 or better with uncorrected vision of 20/200 or better.

Auditory Capabilities

Ability to hear alarms.
Ability to hear and understand information received over the telephone and intercom.
Ability to distinguish between normal jail sounds and sounds indicating impending, improper or unacceptable behavior such as altercations, fights, assaults, etc.
Hearing must be within normal range as defined by nationally recognized audiometric standards, or that surpasses the normal range.

Olfactory Capabilities

Ability to detect the presence of smoke from cigarettes, electrical fires, etc.
Ability to detect the presence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs.

Physical Capabilities

Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, struggling and pulling inmates or equipment weighing approximately 150 pounds occasionally.
Ability to lift weights up to 40 pounds when lifting and positioning Scott Air Pack on back.
Ability to climb stairs when moving within cellblocks.
Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time when observing and monitoring inmates, checking cells, escorting inmates, etc.
Ability to bend, stoop and kneel when checking under tables, beds and mattresses during cell searches.
Finger dexterity, and hand and arm steadiness when adjusting knobs and switches, and operating computer keyboard.
Eye, hand and arm coordination when fingerprinting individuals.
May be required to physically restrain inmates in order to maintain discipline among other inmates when necessary.
Must use hands or feet in self-defense, physically place inmates in or remove inmates from cells.
Ability to use restraint devices (waist chains, leg irons, handcuffs, etc.) to control inmates, run after fleeing prisoners, drag immobile persons, grip persons tightly with hand to prevent their escape, crawl on hands and knees to avoid smoke.

Work Environment
Working conditions are inside a jail environment with occasional exposure to hostile of violent people, bodily injury, contagious diseases, high noise areas and unfavorable fumes and odors.

Travel
The Detention Officer must be able to drive a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, including the ability to sit in a standard car seat, use the right foot to operate the gas pedal and brake pedal, use a column gear shift, use mirrors and properly identify colors.

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