Peace Officer / Detention Officer

Job Description

Peace Officer / Detention Officer | Williamson County

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Williamson County, located in Georgetown, TX, serving within the Sheriff’s Office. This position is central to the operations of the Williamson County Jail and court facilities, providing essential care, safety, and security for inmates and all persons within the complex. Peace Officers/Detention Officers are armed assignments, requiring diligence in maintaining rules, regulations, and cleanliness, directly contributing to public safety and the orderly function of the justice system in the county.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Georgetown, TX

• Team: Reports directly to a Sergeant or Lieutenant.
• Mission: Responsible for supervising inmates, ensuring their care, safety, and security while maintaining rules, regulations, and cleanliness within Williamson County Jail and court facilities.
• Tech Stack: Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC), National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Supervise Inmates: Oversee and manage all inmate activities, including court appearances, recreation, visitation, and meals, to maintain strict order and adherence to facility rules and regulations.
• Ensure Facility Security: Conduct daily physical inspections and thorough searches of the correctional and courthouse complex facilities, inmates, and visitors to prevent contraband and maintain a secure environment.
• Manage Inmate Processing and Transport: Efficiently receive, book, and secure inmates upon their arrival at the jail, and safely transport them to and from various required locations, completing all necessary documentation.
• Support Courtroom Operations: Provide robust security during all court proceedings, including maintaining the custody of inmates, screening individuals at court entrances, ensuring the safety of judges and all persons present, and executing arrests as directed by a Judge.
• Uphold Law Enforcement Standards: Serve warrants and other legal documents within the Jail, assist in responding to emergency calls and routine complaints, and consistently maintain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing requirements, including firearms qualifications and continued education.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must possess a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License upon employment, which signifies foundational training in law enforcement principles and procedures.
• Experience: Demonstrated practical experience and continuous commitment to maintaining all Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing requirements, including regular firearms qualifications, essential continued education, and adherence to professional standards for peace officers.
• Skills: Capacity to perform demanding duties requiring a high level of physical fitness necessary for a peace officer role. Must be able to successfully obtain Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training within 30 days of employment, and achieve TCOLE Basic Jailer certification within 12 months. Requires possession of a valid Texas driver’s license within 30 days of employment for inmate transport duties.
• Bonus: One (1) year of prior experience working in a correctional facility, specifically involving supervising, transporting, or monitoring inmates. Bilingual (Spanish) communication skills are preferred to better serve the diverse community.