Correctional Officer jobs in San Antonio, TX

Position Title: Correctional/Maintenance Officer, Uvalde County Detention Center

Effective Date: Positions filled as needed

• General Job

Description & Duties:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years old, be a U.S. citizen, or naturalized alien.

Must possess at least a high school diploma \ G.E.D.

Must not have been convicted of a Class “B” misdemeanor or above.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, physical and psychological exam. If not currently licensed, must successfully complete certified Jailers Academy and pass the Basic Jailers state licensing exam.

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 08:00 am - 5:00 pm. May be required to report to work during emergency situations.

Responsible for:

Functions may vary by individual assignment and include but are not limited to facility maintenance, some limited plumbing, electrical, and HVAC type repairs or maintenance of systems. Must be a quick learner and a problem solver. Must be a self-starter and able to work to complete multiple tasks with little or no supervision. Ability to handle some work outside in all types of weather. Not be afraid to work around jail inmates at times.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Include reading/writing, the ability to operate a computer (Windows) and communicate on phone and in person. Some combination of sitting, twisting the upper body, reaching, bending, stooping, standing, walking, kneeling, the use of arms and hands for computer input, crouching, running, climbing, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150 pounds).

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Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Ruben Nolasco

339 King Fisher Lane

Uvalde, Texas 78801

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,267.52 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Correctional Officers: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Basic Corrections License (Preferred)
• Texas Driver License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Uvalde, TX 78801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person