Corrections Officer - Gonzales County Sheriffs offfice
Gonzales, TXFull-time$23.06–24.09/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Corrections Officer provides care, custody, and control of inmates at the Gonzales County Jail. Duties include booking and classification, headcounts, safety inspections and fire drills, serving meals, assisting with inmate needs, maintaining rosters and housing assignments, and supervising medication dispensing. The position is full-time and requires shift work, including holidays and weekends. A TCOLE Jailer License is preferred; unlicensed candidates must complete jailer training and pass the state exam within one year.
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Position: Full-Time Correction Officer Salary: $23.06 per hour without License and $24.09 with license Benefits: Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, Retirement, Health and Life Insurance. Additional benefits are available. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To provide for the care, custody and control of inmates in the Gonzales County Jail. 2. Inmate processing/booking to include fingerprints, photographs and classify. 3. Conducts periodic informal headcounts or inmates. 4. Conduct Safety Inspections and Fire Drills. 5. Serve meals and assist with the personal needs of inmates such as telephone calls, mail, visitation and commissary. 6. Keep inmate roster and housing assignment board up to date. 7. Supervise the dispensing of medication to inmates. 8. May be assigned to maintenance duties. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1. TCOLE Jailer License basic or above preferred. 2. If not licensed, must be able to pass extensive background check, drug test, physical, psychological, have no criminal history and the ability to complete jailer training and pass state exam within one year. 3. Have valid drivers license. 4. HS diploma or equivalent 5. 18 years of age or older 6. Ability to lift, carry or push/pull items weighing up to 150-200 lbs. 7. Ability to read, write and understand the English language. 8. Possess some computer and typing skills. 9. Ability to write clear and concise reports and maintain accurate, detailed records. 10. Shift work and working holidays and weekends are required for this position.
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