Please visit the links below if you are interested in applying for the position.

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/1528/Jobs Or https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hidalgocountytx

Provides corrections services involving the health, safety and security of inmates and the public in a County corrections facility or program. Monitors prisoners’ activities and maintains necessary records.

1. ** Please upload/attach a copy of the following:- Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.

2. ** Please download the two (2) links below. Make sure to get these forms notarized and uploaded as attachments to your application:

- Background Check Authorization Form

- Credit Report Authorization Form

3. ** Please DO NOT upload or attach any other documents not listed above. Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.

Examples of Work Performed:

May book, classify, transfer, transport and/or release inmates with attention to the health, safety and security of other officers, inmates and the public

Conducts inspections, shakedowns and inmate searches. Does physical check of inmates and the public

Completes, checks and processes official papers and documents

Conducts safety inspections and inspections of fire exists and equipment

Provides informal counseling to inmates

Assists medical staff with distribution of medications to inmates

Intervenes and resolves crisis situations such as fights and medical emergencies

Conducts head counts of inmates

Conducts and inventories all keys and equipment from previous shift

Serves or supervises the serving of meals to inmates

Supervises work performed by inmates

Assists with personal needs of inmates, such as telephone calls, mail, laundry, visits and commissary

Monitors and assists visitors and may maintain visitors’ list

Keeps records of incidents and activities during shift

May be assigned to conduct recreational programs for inmates

May be assigned to train new officers in procedural aspects of the job

May be assigned to transportation and court security duties, including transportation of inmates to other local, state and federal penal institutions

May confiscate, inventory and store property from new inmates and release property to outgoing prisoners

May respond to inmate request forms

May be involved in organizing church services, GED classes, substance abuse classes and fire drills

Handles and cares for dogs involved in narcotics investigation

Regular attendance

Get along with others
Education and Experience:

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)

Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Applicant must, at the time of appointment to the position, meet the minimum age requirement for Basic Certification as a Jailer from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Applicant must, within one (1) year of appointment to the position, obtain and thereafter maintain a Basic Certification as a Jailer from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of laws, departmental policies, rules, regulations, instructions and correctional literature regarding the custody of persons

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions

Ability to write clear and concise reports and to maintain complete records as required

Ability to meet established physical standards

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials, inmates and the public

Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed and duties may change according to changing needs of department

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,940.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburg, TX 78542: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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