Detention Officer
$38K - $52K/yr
Detention command career paths include Armed Detention Officer, Detention Sergeant, Detention Lieutenant, and Detention Captain. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected ...
Detention Officer
$38K - $52K/yr
Detention command career paths include Armed Detention Officer, Detention Sergeant, Detention Lieutenant, and Detention Captain. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$38K - $52K/yr
Detention command career paths include Armed Detention Officer, Detention Sergeant, Detention Lieutenant, and Detention Captain. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$38K - $52K/yr
Detention command career paths include Armed Detention Officer, Detention Sergeant, Detention Lieutenant, and Detention Captain. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected ...
Transport Officer
Doraville, GA · On-site
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION CAPTAIN DEPARTMENT: POLICE FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is responsible for transporting prisoners from the arrest site to the DeKalb County jail ...
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Transport Officer
Doraville, GA · On-site
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION CAPTAIN DEPARTMENT: POLICE FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is responsible for transporting prisoners from the arrest site to the DeKalb County jail ...
Corrections Deputy
Clinton, TN · On-site
$18.81/hr
Shift Corporal, Shift Sergeant, Facility Lieutenant, Captain, Chief Jailer, Sheriff POSITION OBJECTIVE: Under general supervision, the Corrections Deputy (Deputy Sheriff) performs correction work of ...
Corrections Deputy
Clinton, TN · On-site
$18.81/hr
Shift Corporal, Shift Sergeant, Facility Lieutenant, Captain, Chief Jailer, Sheriff POSITION OBJECTIVE: Under general supervision, the Corrections Deputy (Deputy Sheriff) performs correction work of ...
Corrections Deputy
Seattle, WA · On-site
$18.81/hr
Shift Corporal, Shift Sergeant, Facility Lieutenant, Captain, Chief Jailer, SheriffPOSITION OBJECTIVE:Under general supervision, the Corrections Deputy (Deputy Sheriff) performs correction work of ...
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Corrections Deputy
Seattle, WA · On-site
$18.81/hr
Shift Corporal, Shift Sergeant, Facility Lieutenant, Captain, Chief Jailer, SheriffPOSITION OBJECTIVE:Under general supervision, the Corrections Deputy (Deputy Sheriff) performs correction work of ...
Corrections Deputy
Clinton, TN · On-site
$18.81/hr
Shift Corporal, Shift Sergeant, Facility Lieutenant, Captain, Chief Jailer, Sheriff POSITION OBJECTIVE: Under general supervision, the Corrections Deputy (Deputy Sheriff) performs correction work of ...
Corrections Deputy
Clinton, TN · On-site
$18.81/hr
Shift Corporal, Shift Sergeant, Facility Lieutenant, Captain, Chief Jailer, Sheriff POSITION OBJECTIVE: Under general supervision, the Corrections Deputy (Deputy Sheriff) performs correction work of ...
Correctional Officer I - (Female Only)
Nevada City, CA · On-site
$64K - $79K/yr
... the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides ... If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job ...
Correctional Officer I - (Female Only)
Nevada City, CA · On-site
$64K - $79K/yr
... the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides ... If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job ...
Deputy Captain - Sheriff
Hampton, VA · On-site
$79K - $87K/yr
City Sheriff - Jail Opening Date: 06/12/2026 Closing Date: 12/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt Max Number of Applicants: 15 Function The purpose of the class is to plan, organize, direct, and ...
Deputy Captain - Sheriff
Hampton, VA · On-site
$79K - $87K/yr
City Sheriff - Jail Opening Date: 06/12/2026 Closing Date: 12/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt Max Number of Applicants: 15 Function The purpose of the class is to plan, organize, direct, and ...
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Detention Officer
Mckinney, TX · On-site
$57K - $80K/yr
... jail. Work is performed under the direction of a Sergeant, Lieutenant or Captain. Primary Functions * Prepares inmates for transport to court appearances. * Processes new inmates, assisting victim ...
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Detention Officer
Mckinney, TX · On-site
$57K - $80K/yr
... jail. Work is performed under the direction of a Sergeant, Lieutenant or Captain. Primary Functions * Prepares inmates for transport to court appearances. * Processes new inmates, assisting victim ...
Fire-EMS CAPTAIN - Hanover County Fire Internal Promotion
Hanover, VA · On-site
$102K - $125K/yr
Organization: The Captain position reports to a Battalion Chief and supervises Lieutenants ... The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their ...
Fire-EMS CAPTAIN - Hanover County Fire Internal Promotion
Hanover, VA · On-site
$102K - $125K/yr
Organization: The Captain position reports to a Battalion Chief and supervises Lieutenants ... The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their ...
Correctional Officer I
Nevada City, CA · On-site
$64K - $79K/yr
... the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides ... If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job ...
Correctional Officer I
Nevada City, CA · On-site
$64K - $79K/yr
... the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides ... If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job ...
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
Appleton, WI · On-site
$31.62 - $35.25/hr
... Captain the PT - Patrol Officer provides security to the Appleton International Airport, Courts and Outagamie County Administration Building. The PT - Patrol Officer transports inmates from the jail ...
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
Appleton, WI · On-site
$31.62 - $35.25/hr
... Captain the PT - Patrol Officer provides security to the Appleton International Airport, Courts and Outagamie County Administration Building. The PT - Patrol Officer transports inmates from the jail ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$38K - $52K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$38K - $52K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$49K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$49K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
Appleton, WI · On-site
$31.62 - $35.25/hr
... Captain the PT - Patrol Officer provides security to the Appleton International Airport, Courts and Outagamie County Administration Building. The PT - Patrol Officer transports inmates from the jail ...
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
Appleton, WI · On-site
$31.62 - $35.25/hr
... Captain the PT - Patrol Officer provides security to the Appleton International Airport, Courts and Outagamie County Administration Building. The PT - Patrol Officer transports inmates from the jail ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$46K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$46K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
$31.62 - $35.25/hr
... Captain the PT - Patrol Officer provides security to the Appleton International Airport, Courts and Outagamie County Administration Building. The PT - Patrol Officer transports inmates from the jail ...
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
$31.62 - $35.25/hr
... Captain the PT - Patrol Officer provides security to the Appleton International Airport, Courts and Outagamie County Administration Building. The PT - Patrol Officer transports inmates from the jail ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$46K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$46K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
Appleton, WI · On-site
$31.62 - $35.25/hr
... Captain the PT - Patrol Officer provides security to the Appleton International Airport, Courts and Outagamie County Administration Building. The PT - Patrol Officer transports inmates from the jail ...
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
Appleton, WI · On-site
$31.62 - $35.25/hr
... Captain the PT - Patrol Officer provides security to the Appleton International Airport, Courts and Outagamie County Administration Building. The PT - Patrol Officer transports inmates from the jail ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$49K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
Detention Officer
Houston, TX · On-site
$49K/yr
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility. The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff ...
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Detention Officer
Houston, TX
Harris County
• Public Administration • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
$38K - $52K/yr
Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
Harris County rating
7.9
Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Detention Officer
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the Criminal Justice Command. As a Detention Officer, you are an important team member of the Harris County Sheriff's Office responsible for maintaining care, custody, and control over those individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. The Harris County Sheriff's Office primary responsibility to the citizens of Harris County is to house those individuals awaiting trial, or commitment to the Texas Department of Corrections. Essential duties and responsibilities include performing inspections and cell searches, resolving crises such as fights, fires, and medical emergencies, and completing reports. Detention command career paths include Armed Detention Officer, Detention Sergeant, Detention Lieutenant, and Detention Captain.
The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Requirements
Apply for Detention Officer Here. Requirements include a high school diploma or G.E.D., at least 18 years of age, U.S. citizenship, valid driver's license or state issued ID, correctable vision, and normal audible range in both ears. Testing includes passing pre-employment testing and physical agility. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 40 lbs. Additional requirements include a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
Documents must be uploaded before submitting application including birth certificate or certificate of naturalization, social security card, driver's license or state issued ID, proof of education, and DD-214 military discharge form if applicable.
General Information
For detailed information on the benefits offered by Harris County, please click on the "Benefits" tab of the posting. Salary and incentive pay is paid biweekly based on 26 pay periods per year, plus benefits. Up to 12 years of credit for service as a TCOLE certified jailer upon hire (restrictions apply). Paid incentives are available annually, based on 26 pay periods.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office provides its employees the ability to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Corrections Officer (Jailers) Certification at no cost through the HCSO Academy. Paid employment begins the first day of the required (7) week Basic Jailers Course at the Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy. Successful completion of the (7) week Basic Jailers Course is required for continued employment as a Detention Officer with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Location is downtown, Houston, TX. Hours are 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Mandatory overtime as deemed necessary to fulfill operational needs.
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Harris County is the third largest county in the United States with more than 4.7 million residents. There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.
Industry
Public administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
2000