Job Description
Join the Dallas County Sheriff's Office as a Weekend Correctional Officer and serve your community during critical hours. This high-impact role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to maintain public safety while working a consistent weekend schedule. Ideal for candidates seeking work-life balance with a purpose-driven career.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise inmates in a correctional facility during weekend shifts
- Conduct regular security rounds and headcounts to ensure facility integrity
- Process inmate admissions, releases, and transfers according to protocols
- Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and medical incidents with appropriate escalation
- Maintain accurate logs and reports of all facility activities
- Enforce institutional rules and regulations to ensure inmate compliance
- Collaborate with law enforcement and medical staff during weekend operations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification or ability to obtain
- Valid Texas driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and physical fitness test
- Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Experience in security, corrections, or law enforcement preferred
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
- Basic computer proficiency for documentation systems