Peace Officer / Detention Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Peace Officer / Detention Officer (Jail & Court Operations)

Reporting directly to a Sergeant or Lieutenant, this role is responsible for supervising inmates and providing care, safety, and security while maintaining rules, regulations, and cleanliness of the Williamson County Jail. This is an armed assignment.

Key Responsibilities

General Duties (Jail Operations)

• Assists in maintaining security of the correctional and courthouse complex facilities.
• Receives, books, and secures inmates upon arrival.
• Conducts daily physical inspections and searches of the facilities, inmates, and visitors.
• Supervises inmate’s activities (i.e., court appearances, recreation, visitation, meals, etc.).
• Transports inmates to and from various locations.
• Serves warrants and other legal documents within the Jail.
• Assists in responding to emergency calls and routine complaints.
• Maintains Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing requirements, such as firearms qualifications, continued education, etc.
• Maintains level of physical fitness necessary to perform the duties of a peace officer.
• Performs special duties as assigned.

Bailiff Assignment Specific Duties

• Conducts screens and searches at the entrance of the court facility.
• Ensures safety of judges and all persons within and surrounding the court facilities.
• Maintains security during all court proceedings, including maintaining the custody of inmates.
• Makes arrests in court at direction of the Judge.
• Transports inmates, as well as arrested individuals, to the Williamson County Jail and completes all required documentation.
• Transports and guards jury members when necessary.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports directly to: Sergeant or Lieutenant
• Direct Reports: No

Environmental Factors

• Maximum security facility behind locked doors.
• Exposure to individuals accused or convicted of crimes, individuals with risk of illness, and potential biohazards.
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions).

Work Hours & Attendance

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday – Friday) may be required.
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency.
• Regular attendance is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• See required licenses and certifications below.

Licenses and Certifications

Required (Upon Employment)

• TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License.

Required Within Thirty (30) Days Of Employment

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training.

Required Within Twelve (12) Months Of Employment

• TCOLE Basic Jailer certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working in a correctional facility supervising, transporting or monitoring inmates.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

Employment Testing & Screening

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: Per TCOLE standards
• Additional: Written tests, firearms tests, Oral Boards

Application Instructions

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Tobacco Free Workplace Policy

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.