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Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 2022-07614-E
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Criminal Justice Command
Opening Date: 02/02/2022
Position Description
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the Criminal Justice Command.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
NOTE: Graduating High School Seniors (Class of 2022 ONLY), use a copy of school ID to apply.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to bend, stoop, kneel Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
If selected, PAID employment begins the first day of the required (7) week Basic Jailers Course at the Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy.
Successful completion of the (7) week Basic Jailers Course is required for continued employment as a Detention Officer with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
Documents must be uploaded (attached) to the application before submitting.
The Texas Workforce Commission offers FREE assistance to job seekers through their WorkSource offices located throughout Harris, and surrounding counties.
The WorkSource offers FREE use of computers, copiers, printers, and scanners as well as assistance completing job applications. Please visit their website for more information or click here for a list of locations http://www.wrksolutions.com/find-a-location
Harris County Public Libraries also offer FREE use of computers at all their locations throughout Harris County.
Requirements
Follow the link below to apply
Apply for Detention Officer Here
Preferences
General Information
For detailed information on the benefits offered by Harris County, please click on the "Benefits" tab of the posting.
PAID INCENTIVES:(Annually, based on 26 pay periods)Education:Associate's Degree* $1,320 ($110 monthly)Bachelor's Degree $3,180 ($265 monthly)Master's Degree $4,500 ($375 monthly)Jailer Certification*Intermediate $600 ( $50 monthly)Advanced $1,200($100 monthly)Master $1,800 ($150 monthly)Training Officer $1,800($150 monthly)Mental Health Officer $1,800($150 monthly)Bilingual Pay $1,800 ($150 monthly)
*The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) provides its employees the ability to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Corrections Officer (Jailers) Certification at no cost through the HCSO Academy
LOCATION:
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
The HCSO provides ample opportunity for its employees to further their career in Law Enforcement often at no cost to the employee.
Civilian career path:
=>Detention Officer => Detention Sergeant* => Detention Lieutenant
*Detention Officers are eligible to to test for Detention Sergeant after 36 continuous months of service
Certified Peace Officer career path:
=> Deputy => Sergeant => Lieutenant => Captain
*Requires graduation from a BPOC (Basic Peace Officer Course) in Texas. HCSO Academy offers this course several times a year. (Restrictions apply)
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
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Employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. For this reason it is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. The following questions address information required to start the pre-qualifying requirements of the recruitment process. All information obtained herein will be used for purposes of initiating a background investigation only. Additional questionnaires will be required at later stages of the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.
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Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials)
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Please provide your date of birth. (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Please select your age range below. (As of today)
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Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN)
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Are you a citizen of the United States?
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Please provide your place of birth(city, county, state and country)
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Do you have a valid driver's license?NOTE: A Texas issued driver's license is required prior to start date.
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Please provide your current driver's license or state issued ID number, state and expiration date. If you do not have a driver's license please enter N/A.
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List all your e-mail addresses below:
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Do you have social networking, instant messaging or other internet based profiles?
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If yes, please list your screen names and service providers:
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What is the highest level of education you have completed? Please select from below. (Copy of official certificate, diploma and/or transcript must be attached to the application)
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Are you currently participating or graduated/completed any of the following programs?
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Did you ever serve in the United States military?
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Which branch of the military? Type "N/A" if not applicable
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Did you receive an honorable discharge? (Copy of DD-214 is required with the application)
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Have you ever been employed with a law enforcement agency or correctional facility in any position?
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If yes, please list of ALL Law Enforcement and/or Correctional facilities where you have worked (provide name of facility, address and years employed). Type "N/A" if not applicable
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If you have worked at a law enforcement agency or correctional facility, have you ever been terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or resigned while under investigation?
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If yes, please explain (provide details): Type "N/A" if not applicable
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Have you ever had any of the following Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certifications?
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Please enter your TCOLE PID Number below. Type "N/A" if not applicable.
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Have you ever....?Please select all that apply.
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Please explain your answer below. Include type of offense, date charged and date of discharge.
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Have you ever sold/distributed illegal substances? (e.g. marijuana, prescription drugs, crack, meth, etc.)
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If you answered yes, please explain what kind of illegal substance you sold/distributed and the date you last did.If you answered "never", please type N/A.
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office's dress code policy requires any body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing to be covered or concealed while on duty or representing the HCSO in any official capacity. Disclosure of having any visible body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing is required but does not automatically disqualify you from employment. Do you have any body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercings?
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If you answered yes, are any of the body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing located on: Select all that apply
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If you have tattoos per question above, please describe your tattoo.(Photo of your tattoo can also be attached to the application)
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office has a strict policy on drug usage. If selected you will be required to take a a pre-employment drug screening. All HCSO employees are als...
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 2022-07614-E
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Criminal Justice Command
Opening Date: 02/02/2022
Position Description
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the Criminal Justice Command.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the proper care, custody, and control of inmates housed within the Harris County Jail facilities.
The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
NOTE: Graduating High School Seniors (Class of 2022 ONLY), use a copy of school ID to apply.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- At least 18 years of age or 18 years of age at hire
- Valid Driver's License (Texas issued driver's license will be required by hire date)
- Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, normal color, and peripheral vision
- Correctable normal audible range in both ears
- Pass pre-employment testing
- Written exam (Basic work skills)
- Physical Agility (Squats, Walking Lunges, 165 lbs dummy drag, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Fire Extinguisher simulated carry)
- Thorough background investigation (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)
- Psychological evaluation
- Drug screening
If selected, PAID employment begins the first day of the required (7) week Basic Jailers Course at the Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy.
Successful completion of the (7) week Basic Jailers Course is required for continued employment as a Detention Officer with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Birth Certificate (issued by a government agency, not a hospital) or Certificate of Naturalization
- Social Security Card
- Driver's License (front)
- Proof of Education: High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (If transcripts, a sealed original will be required at a later stage of the application process)
- NOTE: Graduating High School Seniors (Class of 2022 ONLY), use a copy of school ID to apply.
- DD-214 Military Discharge form (if applicable) (copy of original Member - 4 form)
Documents must be uploaded (attached) to the application before submitting.
The Texas Workforce Commission offers FREE assistance to job seekers through their WorkSource offices located throughout Harris, and surrounding counties.
The WorkSource offers FREE use of computers, copiers, printers, and scanners as well as assistance completing job applications. Please visit their website for more information or click here for a list of locations http://www.wrksolutions.com/find-a-location
Harris County Public Libraries also offer FREE use of computers at all their locations throughout Harris County.
Requirements
Follow the link below to apply
Apply for Detention Officer Here
Preferences
- Graduates of Law Enforcement High School Program or Participation in a Law Enforcement Explorers program.
- Previous Law Enforcement or Corrections work experience
- Honorable discharge form the United States Armed Forces
General Information
For detailed information on the benefits offered by Harris County, please click on the "Benefits" tab of the posting.
PAID INCENTIVES:(Annually, based on 26 pay periods)Education:Associate's Degree* $1,320 ($110 monthly)Bachelor's Degree $3,180 ($265 monthly)Master's Degree $4,500 ($375 monthly)Jailer Certification*Intermediate $600 ( $50 monthly)Advanced $1,200($100 monthly)Master $1,800 ($150 monthly)Training Officer $1,800($150 monthly)Mental Health Officer $1,800($150 monthly)Bilingual Pay $1,800 ($150 monthly)
*The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) provides its employees the ability to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Corrections Officer (Jailers) Certification at no cost through the HCSO Academy
LOCATION:
- Downtown, Houston, TX
- 40 Hours Per Week
- Includes Nights, Weekends and Holidays
- Mandatory Overtime as deemed necessary to fulfill operational needs
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
The HCSO provides ample opportunity for its employees to further their career in Law Enforcement often at no cost to the employee.
Civilian career path:
=>Detention Officer => Detention Sergeant* => Detention Lieutenant
*Detention Officers are eligible to to test for Detention Sergeant after 36 continuous months of service
Certified Peace Officer career path:
=> Deputy => Sergeant => Lieutenant => Captain
*Requires graduation from a BPOC (Basic Peace Officer Course) in Texas. HCSO Academy offers this course several times a year. (Restrictions apply)
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
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Employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. For this reason it is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information. The following questions address information required to start the pre-qualifying requirements of the recruitment process. All information obtained herein will be used for purposes of initiating a background investigation only. Additional questionnaires will be required at later stages of the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability.
- I have read the above statement and understand that by submitting this application I agree to be subject to a background investigation including but not limited to education, employment, driving record, criminal history, financial responsibility, or any such areas of investigation deemed reasonable and justifiable for purpose of employment with the HCSO.
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Please provide your full name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (no initials)
03
Please provide your date of birth. (MM/DD/YYYY)
04
Please select your age range below. (As of today)
- 21 years or older
- 18 to 20 years old
- Will be 18 years old by 08/15/2018
- 17 or younger
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Please Provide your Social Security Number (SSN)
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Are you a citizen of the United States?
- Yes
- No
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Please provide your place of birth(city, county, state and country)
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Do you have a valid driver's license?NOTE: A Texas issued driver's license is required prior to start date.
- Valid driver's license
- State issued ID card
- None of the above
09
Please provide your current driver's license or state issued ID number, state and expiration date. If you do not have a driver's license please enter N/A.
10
List all your e-mail addresses below:
11
Do you have social networking, instant messaging or other internet based profiles?
- Yes
- No
12
If yes, please list your screen names and service providers:
13
What is the highest level of education you have completed? Please select from below. (Copy of official certificate, diploma and/or transcript must be attached to the application)
- Graduating High School Senior Class of 2018
- High School Diploma (US)
- Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
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Are you currently participating or graduated/completed any of the following programs?
- Currently participating in Law Enforcement Explorers
- Completed Law Enforcement Explorers Program
- Graduated from a Law Enforcement High School program
- None of the Above / Not Applicable
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Did you ever serve in the United States military?
- Yes
- No
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Which branch of the military? Type "N/A" if not applicable
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Did you receive an honorable discharge? (Copy of DD-214 is required with the application)
- Honorable discharge
- Dishonorable discharge
- Not Applicable, No Military Service
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Have you ever been employed with a law enforcement agency or correctional facility in any position?
- Currently Employed
- Previously Employed
- Never been employed at a law enforcement agency or correctional facility
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If yes, please list of ALL Law Enforcement and/or Correctional facilities where you have worked (provide name of facility, address and years employed). Type "N/A" if not applicable
20
If you have worked at a law enforcement agency or correctional facility, have you ever been terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or resigned while under investigation?
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable
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If yes, please explain (provide details): Type "N/A" if not applicable
22
Have you ever had any of the following Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certifications?
- Peace Officer
- Jailer (Corrections)
- Telecommunicator
- None of the above
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Please enter your TCOLE PID Number below. Type "N/A" if not applicable.
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Have you ever....?Please select all that apply.
- Been Convicted of a felony
- Been accused/charged with a felony that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation
- Been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor, or the equivalent
- Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent within the last 10 years
- Been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, or the equivalent over 10 years ago from today's date
- Been accused/charged with a Class B misdemeanor or equivalent that was dismissed, received deferred adjudication and/or probation
- Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces
- None of the above
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Please explain your answer below. Include type of offense, date charged and date of discharge.
26
Have you ever sold/distributed illegal substances? (e.g. marijuana, prescription drugs, crack, meth, etc.)
- Yes
- Never
27
If you answered yes, please explain what kind of illegal substance you sold/distributed and the date you last did.If you answered "never", please type N/A.
28
The Harris County Sheriff's Office's dress code policy requires any body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing to be covered or concealed while on duty or representing the HCSO in any official capacity. Disclosure of having any visible body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing is required but does not automatically disqualify you from employment. Do you have any body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercings?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes, are any of the body art, tattoos, brands, intentional scarring, body or facial piercing located on: Select all that apply
- Face
- Neck
- Behind the ears
- Hands
- Not applicable
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If you have tattoos per question above, please describe your tattoo.(Photo of your tattoo can also be attached to the application)
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office has a strict policy on drug usage. If selected you will be required to take a a pre-employment drug screening. All HCSO employees are als...
