Sheriff's Office - Detention Officer

General Summary:

Provides corrections services involving the health, safety, and security of inmates and the public in the Detention facility; monitors prisoners' activities; and maintains necessary records.

Essential Duties:

Other duties may be assigned. Adheres to the Culture, Mission and Values of the Brazos County Sheriff's Office; Follow the Inmate Behavior Management philosophy; Follow the Direct Supervision model of inmate supervision; Observes and supervises inmates; Performs searches of inmates and persons entering the secured area of the Brazos County Detention Center; Supervises, schedules and documents activity within the jail, including recreational activities, religious activities, educational activities, work activities, telephone activity, family visitations, unclothes searches, library and educational activities, mail activity, head counts of inmates, inmate transportation, riots and disturbances, feeding of inmates, and dispensing of medication; Conducts inspections, shakedowns, and inmate searches, including searching inmates and cells for contraband items; Dresses out inmates and puts them in their cells; Pulls inmates for visitation, recreation, and other activities; May transport Inmates between various facilities; Completes necessary reports and documents; Enters inmate information into the computer, and maintains and updates inmate records; Inspects and maintains safety equipment, detection and alarm systems; Assists with distributing medications to inmates; Intervenes and resolves crisis situations such as fights and medical emergencies, including physical restraint of inmates; Conducts head counts of inmates; Serves meals to inmates; Supervises work performed by inmates; and Operates Detention Center and master control panel. Employees in this job classification that are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and Appointed by the Sheriff as a Deputy Sheriff will have the additional essential duty to serve warrants, enforce state laws, serve civil process, and act as a peace officer of the State.

Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision

Received: From Sergeant, Jail Division

Given: This is a non-supervisory position.

Education

Required: High school graduation or its equivalent.

Preferred:

Experience

Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred:

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required: Basic certification as a jailer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE); upon hiring or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment; and valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Preferred:

Physical Demands

Typical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40lbs, such as containers, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must occasionally drive to offsite locations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Typical: Requirements of Texas Commission on Jail Standards; Texas penal code; Texas criminal and civil laws; first aid procedures; use of fire and safety equipment; department policies and procedures; self-defense tactics; and computers. Operate computers, fire and safety equipment, and firearms; read and write reports, letters, and memos; perform basic mathematical calculations; analyze data; follow instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, prisoners, and the general public.

Work Environment

Typical: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually high. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to work closely with others as part of a team. The employee is frequently required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to respond to emergency situations in which there is the possibility of danger or physical abuse.