Jailer/Correctional Officer

• This employer is only considering local applicants (45 miles or less). If you plan on moving to the Texarkana area, please apply once you have relocated.
• SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE. Please research position before applying. Please do not answer YES to the Deal Breaker questions unless you have the document available to bring to the interview. These are REQUIRED documents, not optional.

Basic Qualifications:

1) Must be 18 years of age

2) Must be a H.S. graduate or equivalent (Diploma or Transcript), Valid Driver's License (No ID card will be accepted in lieu of a DL), Birth Certificate and SS card. The documents must be with applicant at time of the interview.

4) Must not have any criminal convictions above the grade of a Class C misdemeanor.

Duties of the Jailer include:

(a) Supervises inmates in living areas and recreational activities. Supervises inmates and visitors in visitation areas.
(b) Serves as control center officer, coordinates and monitors inmate movements, conduct counts, and provides emergency response.
(c) Serves as mailroom, field tower, medical security, perimeter security, and/or gate officer as required.
(d) Provides security in treatment activities and supervises labor crews in the kitchen and other specialized areas.
(e) Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, and emotional trauma.
(f) Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
(g) Initiates disciplinary reports.
(h) Conduct shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team.
(i) Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance and/or repairs.
(j) Serves as a member of special teams to respond to disturbances and critical incidents.
(k) Performs other duties as required.

Pertinent Information:

• Pay is $34.929.93 plus OT
• Pay is every other Monday
• Shift schedules are 12 hours: 7am-7pm/7pm-7am
• Work 2 on,3 off,3 on and 2 off. Off every other Friday-Saturday-Sunday
• Facility is AIR CONDITIONED
• Medium Custody facility
• Uniforms are provided
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,929.93 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to consent to a criminal background check (No arrest)?
• Have you ever worked for any county Jail in Texas? If so, what county and when.
• Do you CURRENTLY live within 45 miles of Texarkana? Please only apply if living in this area.

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License to bring to the interview (Required)
• Social Security card to bring to the interview (Required)
• Birth Certificate to bring to the interview (Required)
• HS diploma or GED to bring to the interview (Required)

Work Location: In person