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Collin County
Detention Officer/ Correctional Officer
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$51,431 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Detention Officer•
STARTING SALARY
$57,305 PER YEAR Individuals interested in joining our team should apply through the Collin County website at: https://careers.co.collin.tx.us:
18443/psp/careers/EMPLOYEE/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=23401&PostingSeq=1 Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Detention Officer. If you are patient, quick-thinking, and calm with good interpersonal and communication skills, we want to talk to you! You'll need a clean background, high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position. Candidates with tattoos please see the tattoo section at the bottom of this posting. A Detention Officer provides custodial care necessary for the security and well-being of inmates confined in the Collin County jail. Responsibilities include preparing inmates for transport to court appearances, processing new inmates, assisting victim's advocates, supervising inmate visitation, distributing food to inmates, conducting security checks, overseeing inmate sentence calculation and releases by reviewing court commitments, handling control room operations, and reviewing and verifying inmates trust fund accounts. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Sergeant, Lieutenant or Captain. What's the work environment like? Our jail is fully air-conditioned, well-maintained, and has passed state jail inspection for 35 consecutive years. Passing the annual state jail inspection is no small feat. The inspection closely scrutinizes operations, policies, performance, record keeping, and the physical facilities; and it covers all aspects of inmate care, including admissions, jail-based diversion, suicide-risk screening, health care and infirmary, housing, recreation, food, education programs, cleanliness, fire safety, plumbing, and the kitchen. Are you looking for an organization with opportunities for promotion? There is plenty of room to move up (or over) from Detention Officer. The path in the Jail promotes to Jail Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and beyond to upper level Command staff. You can also test for Deputy Sheriff if you want to pursue the peace officer path; going from Deputy Recruit to Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant, Lieutenant and beyond. You can also move over to Dispatch if you find you're interested in communications. And, if you decide you like the Sheriff's Office but need a non-law enforcement role, we also employ people in a variety of support, clerical and administrative positions. Collin County offers a fantastic benefits package including 200% retirement match (with employee contributions earning 7% interest!), 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. If you want a job that contributes to more than just a company's bottom line or CEO's annual bonus, this is the place for you! Must-Have- Available for shift work, including overnight shifts
- High school diploma or GED
- United States citizenship (required for TCOLE Jailer License)
- The ability to take and pass a psychological assessment
- The ability to supply all required documents for background investigation including; current, unexpired Texas Driver's License, birth certificate, school transcripts, military DD-214 if applicable, and US citizenship documents (if not born a US citizen).
- Ability to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) County Jailer Certification within twelve (12) months after assignment (paid for by Collin County).
- Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Operator's Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- No previous experience necessary.
DAY SHIFT 5
30am- 6:00pm
OR NIGHT SHIFT 5
30pm- 6:00am. Part-time work and custom schedules are not available. Scheduled days are based on a 2-week rotation as follows: Week 1: M
- Off, T
- Off, W
- On, Th
- On, F
- Off, Sa
- Off, Su
- Off Week 2: M
- On, T
- On, W
- Off, Th
- Off, F
- On, Sa
- On, Su
- On TATTOOS The Collin County Sheriff's Office acknowledges that tattoos vary widely and as such may require individual evaluation.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $57,305.00 per yearBenefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceSchedule:
12 hour shiftWork Location:
In personJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$57,305.00- $80,228.