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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains care, custody and control of residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Ensures safety of residents.

• Transports residents to court as needed.

• Searches incoming residents for items not permitted.

• Supervises recreation and restrains residents when required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• One year job experience (residential supervision preferred).

• Good computer skills; organizational, verbal and written communications skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

• Eligible to be a Certified Detention Officer; requires completion of CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Intervention Certifications.

• Availability for shift work and weekends.

• Male applicants only.

SALARY: Part-Time, $20.89 per hour, Up to 29 hours per week
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

For certain positions requiring certification, state standards shall disqualify an applicant if their criminal history reveals:
1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole
2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole
3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
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 (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
 
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.