Detention Officer Job Midland area,Texas USA,Business

Salary : $65,000.00 Annually
Location : 400 S Main, Midland, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: County Sheriff/Detention/CWP
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary

Please ensure that you fill and attach the Release Form (you will need to open this link via internet explorer to sign it digitally). Your application will not be considered complete without this.

Please ensure that you fill out this (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. CRIMINAL CHECKS CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

Please make sure you have followed allfor this application.

Proof of high school education or GED required. Attach proof under "Transcripts".

Please also note that there are several exams before you can be employed and these may take some time to complete.

When filling out your reference section please ensure:

All references are responsible adults of reputable standing in their communities, business, or profession.

You have known them for at least 7 years

Include references who know you well , such as social and family friends, co-workers, and military acquaintances.

Do NOT include relatives, employers, housemates, or other individuals listed elsewhere in your application.

All 5 references requested are required and will be contacted. Any application without the required references or with falsified information will be considered incomplete and will not be continued through the process.

If you do not list a valid email for references, this will delay the process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Observes and supervises inmates.
Implements practical applications of plans and procedures, including safety rules, inmate admission and release, classification and separation of prisoners,
supervision of; medical services, inmates, food service, sanitation, clothing and supplies, inmate discipline, recreation and exercise, education programs, and work programs.
Performs searches of inmates and persons entering the secured area of the Midland County Jails.
Processes intakes of prisoners, including booking, criminal history checks, fingerprinting, photographing, inventorying personal property, medical screening, personal history documentation, prisoner orientation, classification, cell assignment, and issuing clothing and supplies.
Supervises and documents activity within the jail, including recreational activities, religious activities, educational activities, work activities, telephone activity, family visitations, strip searches, library and educational activities, mail activity, head counts of inmates, prisoner transportation, riots and disturbances, feeding of inmates, and supervise dispersing of medication.
Processes the release of inmates, including ensuring identification, documentation of charges and final disposition, dismissal of case or court order is followed, fines and court costs are calculated and paid, proper approval of bonds, and release of inmate to proper agency.
Inspects and maintains safety equipment, and detection and alarm systems.
Guards and transports prisoners.
Maintains county property under his/her care, custody, and control.
Promotes cooperation with all agencies of the city, county, state, and federal governments.
Operates jail control panel and master control panel.
Other duties may be assigned.
Enforces penal code, traffic code, and family code laws.
Regular and timely attendance is required
Must possess the physical and/or mental abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Shall abide by all Midland County Polices and City, County Ordinances, State and Federal Laws.
Performs any assignment issued by chain of command and/or Sheriff

Qualifications, Education, and/or experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…