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!  

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains care, custody, and control of juveniles in custody at the Juvenile Detention facility.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.  FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY.  2:00-10:00 PM SHIFT.

• Provides care of residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.  
• Provides safe living environment for residents. 
• Transports residents to court, doctors appointments and placements as needed.  
• Searches incoming residents for items not permitted.  
• Supervises recreation of residents in accordance with procedures.  
• Restrain residents when required.  
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. 

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.  
• One-year job related experience (residential supervision preferred). 
• Good computer skills with strong organizational, verbal and written communications skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees. 
• Eligible to be a Certified Detention Officer
• CPR, First Aid, Handle With Care Certifications.  (Certifications can be obtained after employment begins). 
• Availability for shift work and weekends. 
• Valid Texas Driver’s License. 
• FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY. 
• AVAILABILITY TO WORK 2-10 PM SHIFT.
  

SALARY RANGE: $21.11 - $29.04 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

An applicant may not have any of the following disqualifying criminal history:

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

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

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.