About This Role
This role is responsible for supervising inmates and ensuring their care, safety, and security within the Williamson County Jail. The Corrections Officer maintains rules, regulations, and cleanliness, working in one of three general post assignments: Booking, Pod, Medical, or Floor.
Responsibilities
- Maintain safety and security in the Jail
- Receive, book, and secure inmates upon arrival
- Oversee and maintain the area of assigned responsibility
- Conduct daily physical inspections and searches of the facilities, inmates, and visitors
- Supervise inmates’ activities (i.e. recreation, visitation, meals, etc.)
- Post, maintain, and enforce jail rules as well as state, federal, and departmental policies and procedures
- Observe inmates to detect, deter, and/or prevent self-destructive or criminal behaviors
- Assist with transport of inmates
- Perform special duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to physically subdue and restrain aggressive inmates
- Ability to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors while making rounds
- Ability to drag a minimum of 165 pounds (training/recruitment mannequin) in a manner consistent with rescue and restraint maneuvers
- Ability to hear audible sounds and speak in a clear, understandable voice
Important Details
- Schedule: May involve working day and/or overnight shifts
- Irregular hours: Work outside of normal office hours (Monday – Friday) may be required
- Essential personnel: May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
- Reports directly to: Sergeant or Lieutenant
- Direct reports: None
Application Process
- A Williamson County online application must be received before the position is closed
Environmental Factors
- Work in a maximum security facility behind locked doors
- Exposure to individuals accused or convicted of crimes, individuals with risk of illness, and potential biohazards
- May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)
About the Company
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).