Detention Officer

Please ensure that you fill and attach the release form (you will need to open this link via internet explorer to sign it digitally).  Your application will not be considered complete without this.  

Please ensure that you fill out this DPS criminal background check permission form (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date.  You will need to attach this to your application. CRIMINAL CHECKS CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. 

Please make sure you have followed all instructions and completed all requirements for this application. 

Proof of high school education or GED required. Attach proof under "Transcripts". 

Please also note that there are several exams before you can be employed and these may take some time to complete.  

When filling out your reference section please ensure:

* All references are responsible adults of reputable standing in their communities, business, or profession.
* You have known them for at least 7 years
* Include references who know you well , such as social and family friends, co-workers, and military acquaintances.
* Do NOT include relatives, employers, housemates, or other individuals listed elsewhere in your application.
* All 5 references requested are required and will be contacted.  Any application without the required references or with falsified information will be considered incomplete and will not be continued through the process.
* If you do not list a valid email for references, this will delay the process.

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

* Observes and supervises inmates.
* Implements practical applications of plans and procedures, including safety rules, inmate admission and release, classification and separation of prisoners,

supervision of; medical services, inmates, food service, sanitation, clothing and supplies, inmate discipline, recreation and exercise, education programs, and work programs.
* Performs searches of inmates and persons entering the secured area of the Midland County Jails.
* Processes intakes of prisoners, including booking, criminal history checks, fingerprinting, photographing, inventorying personal property, medical screening, personal history documentation, prisoner orientation, classification, cell assignment, and issuing clothing and supplies.
* Supervises and documents activity within the jail, including recreational activities, religious activities, educational activities, work activities, telephone activity, family visitations, strip searches, library and educational activities, mail activity, head counts of inmates, prisoner transportation, riots and disturbances, feeding of inmates, and supervise dispersing of medication.
* Processes the release of inmates, including ensuring: identification, documentation of charges and final disposition, dismissal of case or court order is followed, fines and court costs are calculated and paid, proper approval of bonds, and release of inmate to proper agency.
* Inspects and maintains safety equipment, and detection and alarm systems.
* Guards and transports prisoners.
* Maintains county property under his/her care, custody, and control.
* Promotes cooperation with all agencies of the city, county, state, and federal governments.
* Operates jail control panel and master control panel.
* Other duties may be assigned.
* Enforces penal code, traffic code, and family code laws.
* Regular and timely attendance is required
* Must possess the physical and/or mental abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job.
* Shall abide by all Midland County Polices and City, County Ordinances, State and Federal Laws.
* Performs any assignment issued by chain of command and/or Sheriff

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.

 

High school graduation or its equivalent.  Basic certification as a jailer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Certify within one year by the Midland County Sheriff's office.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 public. Must be able and willing to obtain and keep a license to carry and operate a firearm.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Basic certification as a jailer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Certify within one year by the Midland County Sheriff's office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee may also need to break up fights, restrain, and secure inmates. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and stacks of records, and occasionally must lift and/or move objects weighing 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

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.