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Position range in Texoma $38k

• $45k Per Year Detention Officer
• Grayson County
  Texas Association of Counties
  

Occupation:

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Location:

SHERMAN, TX

• 75090
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

06/03/2026

Positions available: 2

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/03/2026

Expires:

11/11/2026

Job #: 17022542

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

1 Month(s) Age

18 and up DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for .

Position:

Detention Officer

Date Posted:

JUne 3, 2026

Department:

Sheriff's Office

• Detention Bureau Division Minimum Salary: Starting salary
• $59,962 annually $27.45 Hourly
• @ 1 year of service
• $63,062 annually $28.87 Hourly
• @ 2 years of service
• $66,163 annually $30.29 Hourly
• Step increases dependent on satisfactory performance.

Duties:

Work involves admitting and booking inmates, supervising and ensuring security of inmates and jail.

Receiving and maintaining an inventory of inmate property and supplies, performing control operations, preparing and transporting inmates.

Other duties may include monitoring cameras and emergency systems, and performing telephone and radio communications.

Go to the recruiting website www.gctxso.com for more information.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.

Must meet Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Rules and Regulations.

Supervise and care of inmates in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Requirements:

Must be 18+ years of age.

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Must pass background and records check, psychological test, physical exam, physical readiness test and drug test.

State certified a plus.

Able to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:

Excellent Employer paid health insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Persons with disabilities are encouraged to request assistance during the application process. Please call the Human Resources Department at 903-813-4091 to request assistance.