Deputy - Part-Time - Hospital Security

THIS IS A PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION
THIS POSITION MAY END AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Harris County Sheriff’s Office Hospital Security Unit deputy's primary duties include maintaining and monitoring inmates sent to the hospital or other off-site medical facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates that are outside of the jail for medical purposes
• Searching, securing, and escorting inmates in non-secure areas
• Searching areas where inmates will receive medical attention
• Interacting with the public and medical personnel
• Perform other tasks within the section

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be an Honorably Retired Peace Officer
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement, record management, or a related field
• Must have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License
• Prior experience in conducting conflict resolutions
• Must present a professional image
• Agree to commit to the Hospital Security Unit, the length of time will be determined at a later date

Knowledge of:

• Applicant must be willing to be trained in all necessary computer programs and/or systems, including Superion, DIMS, JIMS, and Windows Office Suite

Skilled in:

• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision

Ability to:

• Perform searches of inmates to include inmates with medical issues and in a hospital bed
• Perform other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary

Additional Qualifications:

• TASER Certified
• Bilingual

Incomplete applications will not be considered

• Applicant submission of the Job Request Packet does not guarantee an interview
• To qualify for this position, the required experience, education, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history
• Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume for qualifications
• Experience obtained while in the military must also be included as part of your employment history on the application

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Harris County Sheriff's Office employees are exposed to confidential and law enforcement sensitive information. A thorough background investigation is required to properly evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. It is essential that you provide accurate information in all aspects of the process. The process will end for applicants who fail to provide truthful information.

BENEFITS:
This is a part-time temporary position without benefits

HOURS:

• A minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 30 hours per week
• Hours are based on the needs of the department
• Possibly including Weekends and Holidays

LOCATION:

• Houston

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.