What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Court Guard position at Brazoria County, TX?
Salary : $24.97 - $26.48 Hourly
Location : TX, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00002275
Department : Detention Center
Division : BCSO Detention Center
Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 26 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Description
Under general supervision, ensures that all inmates are safely secured and transported to and from the Detention Center to the Brazoria County Courthouse, and ensures that all activities are conducted in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as rules and regulations outlined in the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office manuals.
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Carry out the Sheriff's Mission and Vision and adhere to the Office's core values; Trust, Service, Community;
- Cultivates high morale and a Team culture;
- Performs all services at a high-level and is customer-service oriented;
- This position is subject to be called to duty in the event of a natural disaster or critical incident;
- Remains proficient in the essential functions of a Detention Deputy and performs associated duties as necessary;
- Prepare and process inmates to be transported to the courthouse or virtual court hearings.
- Transport inmates and new arrestees to and from the detention center / courthouse.
- Monitor the behavior, safety, and well-being of inmates while in courthouse facilities.
- Provide security for assigned courts and assist in suppressing and controlling problems that might occur during court hearings.
- Escorts, directs, and / or manages the movement of inmates throughout the courthouse.
- Monitor radio traffic, facilitate inmate movement, and record inmate movement and transport statistics.
- Assist with essential functions of Court Security Deputy as legally capable when needed;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS, AND TRAINING : the preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The County reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.
EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS, & TRAINING GUIDELINES :
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : to perform this position successfully, an individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and / or ability required
Knowledge of :
Skill and Ability in :
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands : Certain physical abilities are required to ensure the essential functions of the position are able to be performed. These abilities may include, but not limited to : Walking, running, standing, sitting, kneeling, bending over for long periods of time; Carry, push, pull, drag, or hold light to medium objects; Maintain rational decision-making abilities in high-stress situations; Engage in high-stress and challenging training scenarios; Speak and hear in order to communicate effectively in person, through telephone, and through emergency radios.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes :
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2 : 1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
Excellent medical / dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates. Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D.
Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits.
At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.
Salary : $25 - $26
