Recruiting Opportunities

Adult Detention Officer

Effective October 1, 2023 starting hourly pay for new Uncertified Detention Officers is $25.60 hourly and for TCOLE Certified Detention Officers it is $26.78 hourly

Earn up to two weeks paid vacation after one year which increases with tenure at the department along with 11 paid holidays, paid sick time can be used after 60 day waiting period, longevity pay,

paid employee medical insurance after sixty days, life insurance and county contribution of 2:1 into TCDRS at time of retirement.

Certification Pay

Intermediate License: $520.00 Yearly

Advanced License: $1,040.00 Yearly

Masters License: $2,080.00 Yearly

S.E.R.T. Certification: $2080.00 Yearly

The Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center offers career advancement as well as other opportunities to be involved in. These include the following: Courthouse Security, Transports, Hospital Duty,

Mental Health Officer, Special Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.), Detention Training Officer and Gang Unit.

Physical requirements are as follows:

12 - push-ups in 1 minute

22 - sit-ups in 1 minute

160lb dummy drag with a partner while wearing a SCBA and blacked out mask in 5 minutes

Must have a High School Diploma or GED and have no criminal record above a Class B within the last ten years. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Preferably some jail experience and you must have a current Texas Driver License.

If downloading an application you will need to deliver the Sheriff's Office application/background packet to Jail Administration, C/O Veronica Vela, at 2617 N. Guadalupe St. Seguin, Texas 78155.

Detention Officer Job Description.pdf

Guadalupe County Detention Center Employment Application

635-LVN_Paramedic.pdf

636-Medical_Assistant.pdf

Contact

  Operations Lt. Albert Cerda - (jose.cerda@co.guadalupe.tx.us) (830) 305-0225

Starting salary will be $21.45 per hour. Upon certification, the salary will increase to $22.95 per hour. Benefits include Medical Insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and retirement account, $20,000 Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, ability to handle stressful situations, have telephone, typing, computer data entry and multi-tasking skills. Knowledge in radio and teletype duties preferred. Must be willing to work shift work. * On the job training will be provided.* Great career opportunity, providing services to the public in a much needed and respected field.

This position ensures efficient, effective handling of police calls coming in either by telephone or two-way radio and obtains and shares needed information via Teletype equipment. This position reports to the Dispatch Supervisor and the Captain. This is a non-supervisory position that works closely by telephone, radio, Teletype, or in person with other employees of the Sheriff's Department, other police departments, and law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Essential Duties* Operates two-way radios and Teletype; Receives and records incoming calls on both the telephone and two-way radio, evaluates calls, and directs calls to appropriate staff, officers, and/or agencies; Monitors radio frequencies of law enforcement, fire and ambulance personnel; Dispatches appropriate units for emergencies; Enters stolen property, missing persons, runaway reports, etc. into computer and performs computer checks of same; Enters information into Texas and National Crime Information computer systems, and validates information against printed reports; Maintains various files and records in an up-to-date manner; Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Completed application and background packet will need to be delivered to Sheriff Arnold Zwicke at the Sheriff's Office located at 2617 N. Guadalupe, Seguin, TX. Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.