Detention Deputy-Sheriff's Office

Detention Deputy

Fort Bend County Department of Corrections invites qualified applicants to fill the position of Detention Deputy.

• May be assigned duties in Transport, Utility, Food Service and Bailiff Departments.
• Conduct head count and door checks on a regular basis.
• Conduct strip searches as needed.
• Classify incoming inmates, record fingerprints, and complete required paperwork.
• Restrain inmates as needed in any confrontation with staff or other inmates.
• Maintain custody while providing a safe environment.
• Maintain facility and grounds as assigned.
• Assist in supervision of recreational activities.
• Supervise feeding and hygiene activities of inmates.
• Supervise law library as assigned.
• Inspect cells visually and recognize inmates requiring reclassification based upon physical or mental state.
• Prepare reports on activities, incidents, shakedowns, searches, and other functions.
• File criminal charges on inmates found to be in violation of penal code laws.
• Assist and/or instruct other employees with their duties.
• Serve as interpreter for non‑English speaking inmates, if bilingual.
• Log inmate activities and departmental services to inmates as litigation prevention.
• Notify supervisor when criminal activity, contraband or escape attempts are detected.
• Recognize signs of physical abuse and communicate to Medical Officer on duty.
• Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Currently hold a Basic (or higher) TCOLE Peace Officer Certification; or be enrolled in a Texas Basic Police Academy and be eligible to take the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing Exam within 45 days.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must have TCOLE Approved Firearms qualifications within the last 12 months.
• Must maintain all requirements to be licensed as a peace officer under TCOLE rules.
• Must obtain and maintain TCOLE Basic Jailer Certification per TCOLE rules within the first year of employment.
• Must have ability to work rotating shifts.

• One year experience in a law enforcement agency performing peace officer, telecommunication, or correctional officer duties.
• Two years of military service with an honorable discharge.
• Thirty semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from an accredited college or university.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.

Salary: $33.60 per hour; $2,688.00 bi‑weekly; $69,888.00 annually. Full‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) and receive comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, and political beliefs. For more information on Fort Bend County’s Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Fort Bend County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.