Detention Officer

3 weeks ago

San Marcos, California, United States Hays County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Detention Officer to join our team at Hays County. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of inmates, as well as maintaining order within the facility.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor cameras to observe inmate movement and interaction, and document any unusual occurrences.
  • Control access into and out of various parts of the facility by operating doors.
  • Communicate with inmates to provide and receive information.
  • Maintain daily activity logs for succeeding shifts.
  • Transfer inmates to and from Bonding to other areas within the Jail.
  • Receive criminal histories of inmates.
  • Conduct headcounts of inmates in their daily activities of recreation, work, and other multiple locations.
  • Monitor inmates for unusual or questionable activity.
  • Assist other officers as needed.
  • Release inmates to work releases and check them back into the facility.
  • Deliver inmate food trays and pick them up at the end of meal periods.
  • Receive and deliver inmate request forms, including visitation, commissary, medical, and other requests.
  • Conduct pat downs of incoming arrestees for security and safety of inmates and staff.
  • Obtain personal information on inmates for booking process, including medical history, suicidal tendencies, next of kin, place of birth, tattoos, address, phone, and other related information.
  • Update information and process arrestees into the jail.
  • Photograph and fingerprint arrestees and inmates for local and out-of-county agencies.
  • Assist Judge in magistration by preparing proper forms and rosters.
  • Prepare necessary paperwork and interview inmates for criminal history, violent and aggressive tendencies, escape history, etc., to determine the most suitable housing assignment.
  • Locate appropriate inmates for assignment to trustee position (inmate worker).
  • Enter data into inmate classification files.
  • Update and produce various lists, documents, and forms maintained on the computer.
  • Resolve disputes involving inmates.
  • Maintain inmate phone system as directed.
  • Provide a uniform procedure of inmate visitation so all inmates that have completed the policy requirements may have visitors.
  • Answer and file requests from inmates pertaining to visitation.
  • Provide for the safety and security of inmates and staff by ensuring the care, custody, and control of the inmate and protecting the inmate from themselves and others.
  • Operate the commissary funds by making deposits and withdrawals from inmate accounts as they order commissary items and invoice inmates' accounts for payments while ensuring total accuracy by balancing accounts daily.
  • Deliver commissary items to inmates.
  • Make bank deposits, write checks, and balance checking accounts.
  • Account for and handle petty cash as needed.
  • Provide equipment and supplies needed to maintain a clean environment to which to live.
  • Prevent the growth and spread of disease, varmints, rodents, and parasites.
  • Supervise the Jail laundry, ensuring clothing and other articles are washed, disinfected, and clean on a regular basis, promoting a clean work environment for fellow employees and inmates.
  • Escort inmates to see family members in emergency situations, including critical illness, death, funeral, and other similar situations, as well as scheduled doctor and dentist appointments, warrants, court commitments, hospitals, and other locations as authorized.
  • Visualize and monitor inmates while working grounds maintenance outside the facility proper and direct inmates in the conduct of work to be performed.
  • Provide meals for the inmates while on ground maintenance details and work with classification officers to decide who may go outside the jail setting to work grounds maintenance.
  • Assist inmates with daily work assignments and solve problems and answer questions from inmates.
  • Catalogue and process evidence to ensure the chain of custody is followed and items are stored in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Keep records on evidence and property and file proper records to place property tags with case files and property control sheets.
  • Research cases and dispositions.
  • Photograph and fingerprint the public for job requirements, concealed weapon permits, and other related requirements.
  • Pick up inmate mail from each post office box and deliver mail to the post office.
  • Deliver inner-office mail to and from the Sheriff's Office and Government Center.
  • Screen incoming mail to inmates for contraband.
  • Log incoming legal mail for attorneys, courts, Department of Justice, and other similar reasons.
  • Respond directly to inmate requests to provide assistance, as needed, using in-house or referral sources.
  • Communicate via telephone with the public, answering their questions.
  • Release inmates on their scheduled release date after verifying that it is the inmate's release date.
  • Accept cash bonds, surety bonds, attorney bonds, out-of-county bonds, and fine money and release inmates upon receipt of the appropriate bond.
  • Render credible testimony in any court proceeding, including Justice Courts, County Courts, District Courts, and any U.S. Federal Court.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the required education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
  • Experience in corrections preferred.
Salary and Benefits:

$45,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Location:

Hays County, Texas.

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