Cadet Corrections Officer – Sheriff’s Office – J1515 - 37200

Nueces County

Multiple Locations, US
$18.68 hourly; not specified; not specified ph
Guard and observe inmates
Enforce rules and policies
Safeguard safety and welfare
The primary purpose of the Corrections Officer position is to guard, observe and transport inmates, enforcing rules and policies to ensure the safety and welfare of inmates and staff

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of the Corrections Officer position is to guard, observe and transport inmates, enforcing rules and policies to ensure the safety and welfare of inmates and staff.
  • This trainee position involves academy and field training, with duties including booking, classifying, observing, transferring, transporting, and releasing inmates, as well as intervening in crisis situations.
  • Employees are required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by supervisors.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of the Corrections Officer position is to guard, observe and transport inmates, enforcing rules and policies to ensure the safety and welfare of inmates and staff.

Salary

$18.68 Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • guard and observe inmates
  • enforce rules and policies
  • safeguard safety and welfare
  • attend training academy
  • restrain combative inmates

Nice-to-have

  • maintain control in stressful situations
  • communicate with diverse groups
  • informal counseling to inmates

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Eighteen years of age
  • Citizen of the United States
  • Pass Law Enforcement Civil Service Exam
  • Achieve TCOLE certification within twelve months

Work Rights

Not specified

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