Job Information
VAN ZANDT COUNTY Van Zandt County Detention Officer in CANTON, Texas
Job Title:
Detention Officer
Reports to:
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Jail Administrator
Department:
Jail
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have successfully maintained all State and Sheriff's Department commissioning requirements (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education-TCOLE certification as a licensed corrections officer). Must be enrolled in jail school with 90 days of hire date and must attend and pass jail school within one (1) year of hire date.
Must be 18 years of age
Successful completion of a psychological exam, physical exam and an extensive background investigation.
Negative drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Must be able to work varied days and shift schedules, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical/Environment Requirements:
Must be able to perform defense tactics against individuals. Requires but not limited to one or more of the following: prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, lifting, crawling, ground fighting, takedowns, handcuffing, etc.
Must be able to effectively utilize emergency equipment including all fire and emergency medical equipment (e.g., air packs, fire extinguisher, fire hoses, medical boards, etc.)
Potential risk of exposure to communicable diseases
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Unexcused absenteeism and tardiness are not acceptable.
Reporting on time for scheduled shift Keep all information, both written and verbal, obtained inside the jail confidential
Performs required duties in all areas of assigned responsibilities
Books voluntary and involuntary individuals into jail
Research charges on inmates
Accepts cash and cash equivalents to allow individuals to bond out of jail or pay court assessed fines/court costs
Maintains physical fitness required to perform essential job duties