Detention Officer - Male/Female

$19.23 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Wichita County $18.36

• $20.71 Per hour Detention Officer
• Male/Female

WICHITA-COUNTY OF

Occupation:

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Location:

WICHITA FALLS, TX

• 76302 Positions available: 40 Job #: 16956631

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

01/12/2026

Updated:

04/02/2026

Expires:

05/01/2026

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Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent CDL Required Language English Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Rotating Shift Help for .

JOB SUMMARY

This position works entirely inside the confines of the jail. The position involves maintaining the safe and secure care, custody, and control of incarcerated adult male and female inmates. The position involves daily interaction with inmates, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and the public. This position has been identified with possible risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or other various hazards that require immunization against such exposure. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The jail is a tobacco free environment.

DUTIES:

• Operates security doors.
• Answers telephones.
• Maintains prisoner records for work release, commitment papers, and inmate's files.
• Performs computer data entry.
• Monitors video/camera security and emergency intercom systems.
• Checks and records incoming/outgoing inmate mail and redirects as required.
• Performs routine patrols of the jail facility to ensure safety and security of inmates.
• Provides services to inmates; delivers meals, laundry, mail, and escorts inmates to various activities.

Note:

The duties listed above are only a partial listing of some of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or similar to the position and is assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirement).
• High School graduate or GED, or have twelve (12) semester hours credit from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a valid driver's license. Cannot be prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
• No convictions of a Class B misdemeanor offense within the last ten (10) years.
• No convictions above a Class B misdemeanor offense.
• Not ever have been or currently on court-ordered supervision or probation for any Class A or B misdemeanor.
• Not currently under indictment for any criminal offense.
• Never have been convicted of any family violence offense.
• Cannot be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
• No convictions at any time for felony offense.
• No military discharge under less than honorable conditions. Must provide military discharge paperwork.
• No jail commission license denied or revoked by final order.
• No voluntary surrender of a current jailer's license, other than normal expiration.
• Able to work all shifts.
• Knowledge of the use of computer, typewriter and multi-line telephone is desirable.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete and pass Jail Certification School within one year of date of employment and obtain and maintain a TCOLE certification with the Wichita County Sheriff's Office. Schooling and training provided and funded by the Wichita County Sheriff's Office.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Wichita County Sheriff's Office.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam, drug test, and strength test paid by Wichita County.
• Must be physically able to safely move and lift loads weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally move and lift loads weighing up to 100 pounds such as steel jail cell doors or incapacitated inmates needing assistance.
• Must pass psychological evaluation administered by a trained psychiatrist.
• Must satisfactorily pass a 12th grade level reading comprehension test.
• Have knowledge and skills in the use of personal computers and computer input capability.
• Works various twelve (12) hour shifts and works overtime when needed, as scheduled.
• Works independently and without direct supervision.
• Communicates well and works effectively with others.
• Must conduct oneself in a courteous and professional manner while working in a stressful and/or hostile environment.
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation, exit and entry procedures is desired, but not required.
• Some law enforcement or security experience is desired, but not required.
• Must be a citizen of the United States (TCOLE requirement).

APPLY TO

Wichita County Sheriff'sOffice 2815 Central Freeway East or Wichita County Human Resources Office 900 7th Street, Room 132 Wichita Falls, Texas 76302 Wichita Falls, Texas 76301 (940) 766-8170 (940) 766-8108 IMPORTANT

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

You MUST submit a completed Employment Application and Personal History Statement, along with all applicable documents as listed on page 2, number 6 of the Personal History Statement. Both forms may be downloaded at wichitacountytx.com.