Non-Commissioned Detention Officer

Montgomery County, Texas Government


Date: 1 day ago
City: Conroe, TX
Contract type: Full time
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Non-Commissioned Detention Officer

Summary

Title: Non-Commissioned Detention Officer ID: 2030 Location: Conroe, TX Division: Jail Salary Range: $23.87 hourly / $49,649.60 annual (base pay)

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Description

Non-Commissioned Detention Officers perform duties required to maintain the care and custody of inmates while preventing escapes.

Are you ultimately seeking a law enforcement career as a Peace Officer? Internal candidates receive additional points for service time to qualify for our annual Basic Peace Officer Course academy.

  • Base pay does not include any additional certificate pay or incentives the candidate may qualify for. Please visit MCTXSheriff.org for our salary information table, certificate pay, and other incentives.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety and security of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office jail
  • Responsible for the security and supervision of inmates, including booking and releasing
  • Enforce facility rule violations, conducting searches and inspections, surveillance of all inmates including inmate headcounts, door checks, strip searches, and cell inspections
  • Supervise inmate meals, visitation, and other activities
  • Involved in monitoring contraband, suicide attempts, or escape attempts
  • Resolve disputes involving inmates
  • Other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor

Qualifications

  • High School/GED Certificate
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a background investigation
  • Must possess a current valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance with no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
  • Must have favorable employment history. All information given regarding past employment will be thoroughly checked
  • Must have a stable credit history.
  • Must possess good computer skills and demonstrate comprehensive reading
  • No conviction above a Class B Misdemeanor or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last 10 years nor have been on or currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense
  • Applicant must pass all phases of the required testing
  • Must be eligible for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) if not presently licensed
  • Must attend 96 hour Jailer Certification course in order to receive Jailer License within 1 year of MCSO employment
  • Ability to physically perform tasks including, but not limited to, standing, kneeling, bending, and walking for long periods of time
  • Must be physically able to restrain inmates if necessary
  • Must possess good verbal communication skills


  • Testing Information: Applicants must be able to take and pass the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer Testing. All testing is facilitated in the MCSO Recruiting Division Office located at 1 Criminal Justice Dr., Conroe, Texas, 77301. Testing score requirements for this position are:

    • Reading Comprehension: 70%
    • Math: 70%
    • Agility Course: timed IAT agility course to be completed in 40 seconds, includes a 175lb red-man dummy drag

    Shift Hours: Must be able to work 12-hour shifts with alternating 2-3 consecutive days on shift with 2-3 days off shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

    Shift times are 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am.

    Overtime may be available.

    • Additional Information: After receiving a conditional job offer, an applicant must pass the following before becoming an employee of Montgomery County:
    • Drug screen (1/2 cost = $25, responsibility of applicant)
    • Physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant)
    • Medical non-DOT physical (responsibility of applicant)
    • Psychological exam with our selected psychologist (MCSO pays full cost of $200.00)

    The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the general purpose, types of duties, and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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