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Detention Officer

Gregg County
Longview, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2025 CLOSED ON 7/18/2025

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Job Summary:
GREGG COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

101 E. Methvin St., Suite 306, Longview, Texas 75601

Qualified applicants may apply at https://greggcountytx.us/JListPublic.php

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COUNTY OPENING

JOB TITLE: DETENTION OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF'S OFFICE

DATE POSTED: AUGUST 31, 2023

CLOSING DATE: OPEN

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1.1. 1. Must be at least 18 years of age.

2. High School Graduate or equivalent.

3. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.

4. Be able to successfully pass Medical, psychological and Drug Screen Testing.

5. Must be able to take and pass TCOLE certification.

6. Must not have any convictions of any Jailable Offenses.

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EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:

1.1. Book and release inmates.

2. Monitor inmates.

3. Handle confidential jail records.

4. Supervise in-house inmate work detail.

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SALARY: $44,529.00/ANNUALLY

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.58 - $22.59 per hour

Benefits:

  • 457(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Rotating shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,529

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