What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer I position at Galveston County?
An Applicant interested in any of GCSO position's shall first download, complete and return the Application Packet, per the instructions on the downloadable form.
-To be considered for this position a completed Galveston County Sheriff's Office Application and supporting documents are required.
-The submission of your application to Galveston County Sheriff's Office does not guarantee an interview.
-Galveston County Sheriff's Office Recruiting will contact you directly in regards to your submitted application.
RANK: Entry Level Deputy
DEPARTMENT: Galveston County Sheriff's Office
DIVISION: Corrections
CAREER LADDER: Yes
ASSIGNMENT: 12 hour shifts (6:00 AM -6:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Includes nights, weekends and holidays.
SUBMIT APPLICATION: Galveston County Sheriff's Office Recruiting and Training Division
ADDRESS: 5700 Avenue H
Galveston, TX 77551
PHONE: 409-766-2221
409-766-2321
FAX: (409) 621-7979
E-MAIL: so.employment@co.galveston.tx.us
WEBSITE: http://sheriff.galvestoncountytx.gov/index.asp
- Maintains the security of the facility by conducting security checks, settling disputes, and performing cell searches and inspections; conducts outside perimeter checks
- Preparation and proper completion in the documentation of inmate records.
- Issues inmate meals, clothing, linens, and personal items.
- Supervises inmate programs, including recreational, legal, health care, visitation and religious services.
- Prepares reports on jail and inmate activities.
- Supervises inmates performing such assignments as cleaning and maintaining the jail facility.
- Continually observes locations and activities of inmates.
- High School / GED Certificate
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a background investigation
- Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office in effect at the time of application.
- Must have favorable employment history. All information given regarding past employment will be thoroughly checked
- Must have a stable credit history.
- Must possess good computer skills and demonstrate comprehensive reading and comprehension skills
- No conviction above a Class B Misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last 10 years nor have been on or currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense
- Applicant must pass all phases of the required testing
- Must be eligible for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for the position applied for, if not presently licensed.
Salary : $52,788
