Job Details

Non-Commissioned Detention Officer

Non-Commissioned Detention Officers perform duties required to maintain the care and custody of inmates while preventing escapes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office jail
• Responsible for the security and supervision of inmates, including booking and releasing
• Enforce facility rule violations, conducting searches and inspections, surveillance of all inmates including inmate headcounts, door checks, strip searches, and cell inspections
• Supervise inmate meals, visitation, and other activities
• Involved in monitoring contraband, suicide attempts, or escape attempts
• Resolve disputes involving inmates
• Other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor

Qualifications

• 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 current valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance with no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
• Must have favorable employment history. All information given regarding past employment will be thoroughly checked
• Must possess good computer skills and demonstrate comprehensive reading
• 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) if not presently licensed
• Must attend 96 hour Jailer Certification course in order to receive Jailer License within 1 year of MCSO employment
• Ability to physically perform tasks including, but not limited to, standing, kneeling, bending, and walking for long periods of time
• Must be physically able to restrain inmates if necessary
• Must possess good verbal communication skills

Testing Information: Applicants must be able to take and pass the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer Testing. All testing is facilitated in the MCSO Recruiting Division Office located at 1 Criminal Justice Dr., Conroe, Texas, 77301. Testing score requirements for this position are:

• Consists of math, reading, and grammar; must pass exam by 70%
• Agility Course: timed IAT agility course to be completed in 40 seconds, includes a 175lb red-man dummy drag

Shift Hours: Must be able to work 12-hour shifts with alternating 2-3 consecutive days on shift with 2-3 days off shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift times are 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am. Overtime may be available.

Additional Information: After receiving a conditional job offer, an applicant must pass the following before becoming an employee of Montgomery County:

• Drug screen (1/2 cost = $25, responsibility of applicant)
• Physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant)
• Medical non-DOT physical (responsibility of applicant)
• Psychological exam with our selected psychologist (MCSO pays full cost of $200.00)