Corrections Corporal

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Enforces security rules, regulations and procedures; and, the provision of services and information to inmates.
• Receives and books inmates including fingerprinting, photographing and issuing uniforms.
• Collects, inventories and logs inmate property at booking.
• Maintains routine operations and security of the jail including checks jail to verify that all inmates are accounted for, monitors location and activity of inmates.
• Completes and maintains all arrest and booking reports on all inmates and persons placed on bond.
• Places inmates in an assigned jail cell and removes them for release or transportation.
• Ensures all cell check reports are properly completed and incident reports are included.
• Arranges for escort to transport to other locations.
• Assures safety and health of inmates.
• Monitors inmate's activity in jail cells.
• Assures inmates receive meals.
• Ensures all kitchen staff have their food handler certificates; maintain records of all health department inspections.
• Dispense necessary medications as prescribed by physician.
• Arranges for prisoner to be transported for medical care as needed.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training.

Physical Demands

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
  
  

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.
  
  

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Requires Jailer's license.
• Requires CPR and First Aid certification.
  
  

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications

Proposed Compensation

$26.93 - $27.47

Additional Recruiting Instruction

Shift assignment varies depending on staffing needs. Any shift listed in this job posting is not guaranteed to be the shift you will be assigned to. The Jail is a 24/7 operation and employees must be able to work any and all shifts to include holidays.

Work Shift

Office Hours (United States of America)

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.