Detention Officer - Support Service Officer
Company: Rockwall County, Texas - Sheriff's Office
Location: Texas City
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Salary $41,000 AnnuallySUMMARY: A Support Services/Detention
Officer provides custodial care necessary for the security and
well-being of inmates confined in the Rockwall County Detention
Center. Responsibilities include supervising and training inmate
workers in the proper operations of kitchen, laundry and custodial
areas of the jail to ensure safety and sanitation guidelines are
met.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Trains Support Services Officer on the
proper operations of kitchen, laundry and custodial areas of the
jail to ensure safety and sanitation guidelines are met.Conducts
inspections of jail, checking for cleanliness and proper food
handling practices.Trains inmate workers on the proper way to
clean, do laundry, prepare and store food.Oversees and/or assists
inmate workers with food and beverage items.Assists the supervisor
in the oversight and preparation of food and beverage
items.Maintains inventory of food, cleaning products, laundry
supplies and personal hygiene products.Attends meetings for the
purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to
perform functions.Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food
preparation, serving and eating areas to maintain sanitary
conditions and meet health and safety requirements.Estimates food
preparation amounts and adjusts recipes if required for the purpose
of meeting mandated nutritional requirements, projected meal
requirements and minimizing waste.Inspects food items and/or
supplies received for the purpose of verifying quantity and
specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health
requirements.Monitors kitchen areas for the purpose of ensuring a
safe work environment.Records equipment malfunctions for the
purpose of maintaining equipment in a safe working order.Stocks
food, condiments and supplies to maintain adequate quantities and
security of items.Assists the supervisor in the oversight and
preparation of food and beverage items (e.g. transport preparation,
temperature monitoring etc.) for purpose of ensuring department
objectives are achieved.Performs coverage for other positions
within area of responsibility for the purpose of ensuring overall
coverage of food service operations.Performs other duties as
assigned.SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no
supervisory or budget responsibility.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES:Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures
involved in the daily operation and control of county jail
facility.Ability to understand multi-step written and oral
instructions.Knowledge of health and safety standards; cooking; and
safety practices and procedures.Ability to communicate with diverse
groups; set priorities; work with inmates and establish and
maintain effective working relationships as a part of a
team.Ability to perform basic math, including calculations,
percent's and/or ratios.Ability to operate kitchen and laundry
appliances such as tilt cooker, mixer, coffee machine, flat top
grill, ice machine, dishwasher, washer, dryer, floor buffer, floor
viper and oven.Knowledge of computer software, such as JMS, Keefe
Commissary Network, Securus, Microsoft Word, Excel, and
Outlook.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants for Detention Officer
position(s) must be at least 18 years of age on the date of
employment.Applicants must be high school graduate or have passed a
General Education Development (GED) test indicating high school
graduation level upon conditional job offer.Applicants must be a
U.S. citizen and a resident of the contiguous United States for a
period of time sufficient to conduct a comprehensive background
investigation. Consideration given for military overseas
assignments.If a military veteran, applicant must not have been
discharged from any military service under less than honorable
conditions and must not have been convicted of any court-martial
higher than a summary.Applicant must pass all phases as required
for the position being sought.Applicant must possess a current
valid Texas driver's license. (Out of State applicants accepted,
but current valid Texas driver's license is required at time
employment begins.)No Felony convictions.No Misdemeanor (A)
convictions.No Misdemeanor (B) convictions in last ten years.No
family violence convictions including Class (C).Applicants must
have a favorable employment history. All information given
regarding past employment will be thoroughly checked.Applicants
must be eligible for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement (TCOLE) if not presently licensed. The applicant must
attend a 96 hour Jailer Certification course in order to receive
their Jailer License. The course must be taken within one year of
employment with the Rockwall County Sheriff's Department.Applicants
should have a good communication and computer skills and also
demonstrate comprehensive reading and comprehension skills.Most
positions will require working a 12 hour shift, with shifts being
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Shifts operate on set
days off with one 8 hour shift each week: 3 days on, 4 days off 4
days on / 3 days off (4th day is an 8 hour shift)(Hours & Shifts
are subject to change.)Applicants must be able to work all shifts,
holidays and weekends.Ability to successfully complete a food
safety course and obtain food safety certification.No worse than
20/50 vision rating in each eye, correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.
The Rockwall County Sheriff's Office uses the Department of
Transportation standard vision test. The exam includes moving your
eyes left to right, up and down and able to see three different
colors: red, yellow, and green (just like a stop light)Must have
normal hearing and normal color vision, with or without
correction.WORKING CONDITIONS:Position works in an office,
warehouse, recreation center, kitchen, and jail environment with
daily exposure to environmental conditions. Exposure to health and
safety conditions is constant. Required protective equipment
includes oven mitts, gloves, caps, and fire extinguisher.
Frequently, standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, bending,
and talking are required. Occasionally, fine dexterity, lifting,
carrying, sitting, kneeling, crouching and twisting are
required.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Must be available to work a
flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and in emergency
situations as needed.Must successfully complete a pre-employment
drug screen.Must successfully complete a background
investigation.Must Successfully complete physical examination Must
successfully complete a psychological examinationSUMMARY: A Support
Services/Detention Officer provides custodial care necessary for
the security and well-being of inmates confined in the Rockwall
County Detention Center. Responsibilities include supervising and
training inmate workers in the proper operations of kitchen,
laundry and custodial areas of the jail to ensure safety and
sanitation guidelines are met.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Trains
Support Services Officer on the proper operations of kitchen,
laundry and custodial areas of the jail to ensure safety and
sanitation guidelines are met.Conducts inspections of jail,
checking for cleanliness and proper food handling practices.Trains
inmate workers on the proper way to clean, do laundry, prepare and
store food.Oversees and/or assists inmate workers with food and
beverage items.Assists the supervisor in the oversight and
preparation of food and beverage items.Maintains inventory of food,
cleaning products, laundry supplies and personal hygiene
products.Attends meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or
gathering information required to perform functions.Cleans
utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation, serving and
eating areas to maintain sanitary conditions and meet health and
safety requirements.Estimates food preparation amounts and adjusts
recipes if required for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional
requirements, projected meal requirements and minimizing
waste.Inspects food items and/or supplies received for the purpose
of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying
with mandated health requirements.Monitors kitchen areas for the
purpose of ensuring a safe work environment.Records equipment
malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in a safe
working order.Stocks food, condiments and supplies to maintain
adequate quantities and security of items.Assists the supervisor in
the oversight and preparation of food and beverage items (e.g.
transport preparation, temperature monitoring etc.) for purpose of
ensuring department objectives are achieved.Performs coverage for
other positions within area of responsibility for the purpose of
ensuring overall coverage of food service operations.Performs other
duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:This
position has no supervisory or budget responsibility.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and
procedures involved in the daily operation and control of county
jail facility.Ability to understand multi-step written and oral
instructions.Knowledge of health and safety standards; cooking; and
safety practices and procedures.Ability to communicate with diverse
groups; set priorities; work with inmates and establish and
maintain effective working relationships as a part of a
team.Ability to perform basic math, including calculations,
percent's and/or ratios.Ability to operate kitchen and laundry
appliances such as tilt cooker, mixer, coffee machine, flat top
grill, ice machine, dishwasher, washer, dryer, floor buffer, floor
viper and oven.Knowledge of computer software, such as JMS, Keefe
Commissary Network, Securus, Microsoft Word, Excel, and
Outlook.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants for Detention Officer
position(s) must be at least 18 years of age on the date of
employment.Applicants must be high school graduate or have passed a
General Education Development (GED) test indicating high school
graduation level.Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and a resident
of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to
conduct a comprehensive background investigation. Consideration
given for military overseas assignments.If a military veteran,
applicant must not have been discharged from any military service
under less than honorable conditions and must not have been
convicted of any court-martial higher than a summary.Applicant must
pass all phases as required for the position being sought.Applicant
must possess a current valid Texas driver's license. (Out of State
applicants accepted, but current valid Texas driver's license is
required at time employment begins.)No Felony convictions.No
Misdemeanor (A) convictions.No Misdemeanor (B) convictions in last
ten years.No family violence convictions including Class
(C).Applicants must have a favorable employment history. All
information given regarding past employment will be thoroughly
checked.Applicants must be eligible for licensing by the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) if not presently licensed.
The applicant must attend a 96 hour Jailer Certification course in
order to receive their Jailer License. The course must be taken
within one year of employment with the Rockwall County Sheriff's
Department.Applicants should have a good communication and computer
skills and also demonstrate comprehensive reading and comprehension
skills.Most positions will require working a 12 hour shift, with
shifts being 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Shifts
operate on set days off with one 8 hour shift each week: 3 days on,
4 days off 4 days on / 3 days off (4th day is an 8 hour
shift)(Hours & Shifts are subject to change.)Applicants must be
able to work all shifts, holidays and weekends.Ability to
successfully complete a food safety course and obtain food safety
certification.No worse than 20/50 vision rating in each eye,
correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. The Rockwall County Sheriff's
Office uses the Department of Transportation standard vision test.
The exam includes moving your eyes left to right, up and down and
able to see three different colors: red, yellow, and green (just
like a stop light)Must have normal hearing and normal color vision,
with or without correction.WORKING CONDITIONS:Position works in an
office, warehouse, recreation center, kitchen, and jail environment
with daily exposure to environmental conditions. Exposure to health
and safety conditions is constant. Required protective equipment
includes oven mitts, gloves, caps, and fire extinguisher.
Frequently, standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, bending,
and talking are required. Occasionally, fine dexterity, lifting,
carrying, sitting, kneeling, crouching and twisting are
required.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Must be available to work a
flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and in emergency
situations as needed.Must successfully complete a pre-employment
drug screen.Must successfully complete a background
investigation.Must Successfully complete physical examination Must
successfully complete a psychological examination Associated
topics: administrative, administrative assistant, administrative
secretary, administration, assist, counsel, human resources, mail
room, office assistant, receptionist
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