JAILER

Job description

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department is looking for positive, proactive, energetic, enthusiastic individuals that support our core principles of professionalism, community, safety and service to fill the position of Jailer.

This position will be responsible for providing care, custody and control over the inmates remanded to the Sheriff’s jurisdiction. Jailers are required to effectively communicate accurately and completely. Positions that are part-time positions normally consist of no more than 29 hours per week. This particular position will also be assigned to a night-time shift. Full time positions may be day or night shifts, depending on the need. Each Jailer reports to the assigned supervisor and Lieutenant and follows chain of command.

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department has an obligation to employ persons of good integrity who will maintain the security and high standards of its services, and whose conduct will maintain public confidence. To achieve these objectives, the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a thorough background investigation on candidates who pass the initial application review, to include but not limited to the following:

• Educational review
• Work history review
• Driving record review
• Criminal record review
• Family history review
• Personal reference review
• Initial interview
• Pre-employment physical examination
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Pre-employment psychological screening
• Any other requirement determined necessary by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department

Applicants are required to successfully pass a complete background investigation check and successfully complete a pre-employment interview board. It is critical that all questions on the History Statement and the additional application questions are answered completely and truthfully. The completion of the history statement and the additional application questions represent your ability to provide written communication and follow directions. Incomplete history statements and the additional application questions will not be processed.

• Eligibility Requirements (partial list):
• Complete a Personal History Statement (Application) Required by TCOLE.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must possess a valid and eligible Texas Driver’s License.
• Must not have ever been convicted of an offense above a Class B Misdemeanor or must not have any convictions for a Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
• Must not have any convictions of any family violence.
• Must not have pending litigations – criminal or civil.
• Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
• Be subjected to a thorough comprehensive background investigation and interview.
• All applicants must pass medical, mental and drug testing requirements.
• Must be willing to work shift work, holidays and weekends.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must qualify for and obtain a Jailer’s License from TCOLE within the first twelve (12) months of service.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Law Enforcement experience strongly desired but not required.
• Bilingual skills strongly desired but not required.
• Exercises sound judgment.
• Able to relay emergency information.
• Ability to tolerate, react and maintain composure in highly stressful emergencies situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions using all available information.
• Skills to accomplish tasks in a controlled, effective manner while working under stress.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to operate computer systems.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone.
• Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously.
• Ability to resolve conflict in a professional and efficient manner.

Special Instructions:

• Personal History Statement (Application) can be downloaded at www.angelinacounty.netor picked up at the Angelina County Sheriff's Office or Jail.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $38,779.00 - $45,078.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lufkin, TX 75901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $44,290.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,779 - $45,078