Detention Officer

KARNES COUNTY Detention Officer - Sheriff's Office SALARY $19.23 Hourly/$40,000 per year LOCATION Karnes County, TX JOB TYPE Regular Full-time DEPARTMENT Sheriff's Office OPENING DATE 01/01/2026 Misson Statement The mission of the Karnes County Sheriff's Office is to protect the lives and property of the residents and visitors of Karnes County through professional policing, community partnerships, and the efficient management of personnel and resources. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Must work assigned shift. 2. Must enforce all applied rules and regulations of given position. 3. Must complete mandatory paperwork. 4. Must produce legal documents required in the performance of the duties of the position. 5. Attends and complete all training required by statute or TCOLE to maintain required certification(s) and (licenses). 6. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or GED. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Good driving record. Good physical condition. No criminal record. Favorable background check. Able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must pass pre-employment drug screening. Must obtain permanent Jailer License within first year of employment. Benefits Karnes County currently provides 100% medical plan cost coverage by Blue Cross Blue Shield for Full-time employees. Dependents and spouse may be added to plan for additional cost to the employee. The employee also receives $50,000 of life insurance at no cost. County employees receive retirement benefits through Texas County & District Retirement System and will be vested after 8 years of service. Eligible employees will receive Holiday, PTO, and Vacation. Karnes County benefits are available upon introductory period completion. The Karnes County Sheriff's Office provides a $1,200 Uniform Allowance and 12 hours shifts with three day rotating weekend. Please complete the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office Application for employment located at https://www.co.karnes.tx.us/page/karnes.Jobs.Openings. Applicants shall also complete a TCOLE Personal History Statement. Completed applications/TCOLE Personal History Statement can be emailed to the Sheriff at steven.bailey@co.karnes.tx.us, or dropped off in person at 500 E Wall St Karnes City, Texas 78118. Agency Karnes County Sheriff’s Office Address 500 E Wall St Karnes City, Texas 78118 Phone (830) 780-3934 Website https://www.co.karnes.tx.us/page/karnes.home