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Assistant County Administrator

Full Time

Office of County Judge

Posted 04/13/2018

The employee will assist the County Judge in administration of the County Judge's office and Quorum Court.They will monitor projects and budgets, prepare memos, conducts research and writes reports.

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

• Requires a Graduate Degree, with preference of an M.B.A. or M.B.A.
• 10 Years experience
• Requires strong administration, budgeting and excellent communication and writing skills.
• Effective leadership ability in a teamwork approach.
• Must be able to work effectively with the public and exercise diplomacy and good judgment in dealing with various agencies and other elected officials' offices.

Adult Detention Deputy

Full Time

Sheriff Department

Posted 01/12/2018

The employee will work under the direct supervision of the Adult Detention Administrator and /or ADC Assistant Administrator. The employee is responsible for the security and welfare of male and female inmates, providing service to the inmate population and maintaining a controlled atmosphere in order to prevent disturbances. Work involves a element of personal danger and the employee must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. The employee is also responsible for the safe and secure transportation of inmates to and from various facilities. The position is governed by departmental policies and procedures and all laws concerning Adult Detention Center personnel.

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Knowledge of basic constitutional rights of inmates
• Possess the ability to nondiscriminatory relate to persons of all social-economic levels and effectively deal with persons regardless of their state of mind or physical condition
• Possess competent coordination and strength required to physically subdue prisoners
• Detention personnel should have good health, emotional maturity, integrity, and interest in the welfare of human beings, ability to establish interpersonal relationships and to work with aggressive persons, the belief in the capacity of people to change, recognition of the dignity and value of the individual, resourcefulness, patience, the ability to use authority responsibly and continuing interest in professional development

LPN

Part Time

Juvenile Detention Center

Posted 07/17/2017

Under minimal supervision by the JDC Administrator, the incumbent is responsible to provide daily general medical care and treatment for approximately 400 juveniles, as well as meeting State and Federal mandated regulations. Treatment of TB and other diseases and the collection of DNA samples on all detainees as required by law. Serving under the direction of a physician, the LPN will oversee the physical and mental well-being of all detainees. Even though the patients are incarcerated, the detainees' medical information is protected as privileged information not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. This position requires a high level of accuracy.

Minimum Entry Qualifications

• LPN License
• Two years’ experience as an LPN
• Able to communicate effectively under adverse conditions

Hourly Rate:  $15.00

Courts Security/Bailiff Officer

Full Time & Part Time

County Security Department

Posted:  07/01/2017

The Bailiff/Security Officer works under supervision and is responsible for providing security of buildings and grounds.  This position is governed by State and Federal Laws and Agency Policy.  Performs foot patrol of buildings, grounds, and parking areas observing for hazards, violators, and unauthorized persons.  Designate responsible party for after hour alarms.  Transports detainees to and from court, subdues unruly persons, and escorts to designated areas.  High School Diploma or equivalent required. Part time must be able to work approximately 23 hours per week.