NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Corrections Officer General Application Pool
San Marcos, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $77K/yrNEOGOV is associated with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and is seeking applicants for the Corrections Officer General Application Pool. The role involves screening applicants, conducting background checks, and managing the application process for future vacancies within the sheriff's office.
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Responsibilities
The purpose of this “Information Sheet” is to inform you of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office procedures for employment and the function of our Human Resources (HR)
Our HR Department screens applicants ensuring minimum job qualifications are met and then places the applications in the first step of our employment process
The application must be in the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Department by the deadline
Deadlines may be shortened or extended at the discretion of the Elected Officials or Department Heads of Hays County Sheriff’s Office
Applications will be accepted only for posted positions
Some postings are “open until filled” or are considered permanent postings allowing the department to maintain a pool of applicants for future vacancies
TO BE ACCEPTED, APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE. THEY WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR POSITIONS THAT ARE POSTED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WILL NOT BE MOVED FORWARD IN THE HIRING PROCESS
Request Application
BEFORE YOU REQUEST YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS INFORMATION SHEET ENTIRELY
To request an application you must click on the green “APPLY” button at the top right corner of the job posting page
This link will take you to a form which must be completed and submitted
When this form is received by the Hays County Human Resources Department, it will be reviewed and you will receive an email from Guardian Alliance Technologies (usually within 1 to 3 business days)
Follow the instructions in the email to access this software to complete the application process
Completion of Personal History Questionnaire (Application)
Once you have created an account for the Guardian Software and successfully logged in you will be able to choose to “Proceed to Application” or “Withdraw Application.”
(At the top of the page you will see a “Help” link which will take you to a series of video tutorials which applicants are encouraged to watch.)
Next you will follow the link to “Proceed to Questionnaire.”
The questionnaire must be completed in its entirety before you continue in the process
If the questionnaire is not completed it will be assumed that you will have withdrawn your application
(For positions with no closing date, applicants may receive email notification of anticipated testing dates and must have completed the questionnaire prior to receiving an invitation to testing)
Note: You may also upload a resume into the “Miscellaneous Documents” section in Guardian
This resume will not take the place of the questionnaire, but may be used to list other skills, qualifications, etc. that pertain to the position for which you are applying
No other documents are required to be completed or uploaded at this time for the preliminary screening
If you are in need of reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process please call 512-393-7788 during normal office hours (Monday- Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) to request your accommodation and we will be happy to assist you with the request
Your information MUST be accurate and complete with all questions being answered
Your application will be reviewed for completion
Preliminary Background Check
All applications will be reviewed to identify the best qualified applicants
A preliminary background check will be conducted on these applicants
Testing
When you have passed the preliminary background check, you will be scheduled for testing
Depending upon what position you are applying for, you will be scheduled for any required tests, such as: written, typing, CritiCall, and/or physical agility
PHYSICAL FITNESS EXAMS:
Physical agility tests are only required of Correction Officer, Peace Officer and Animal Control applicants
If you are interested in practicing the Physical Fitness exams before your official exam date, please contact the Training Academy at 512-393-7809 or sheriff.training@hayscountytx.gov to set up a date and time with a Training Academy Instructor
The Training Academy staff is available during normal business hours
Correction Officer Applicants:
Not timed:
Load 5 (five) rounds into a magazine
Rack slide on a Glock one (1) time
Timed:
Applicants will run approximately 100 yards around the parking lot, carry a 30lb airpack weaving through 6 cones, drag a 175lb dummy approximately 10 yards, sprint approximately 30 yards carrying a 25lb weight, perform five (5) trigger pulls with each hand (revolver- 10-12lb trigger pull). Maximum time is one minute and thirty seconds (1:30)
Peace Officer Applicants:
Exam will begin with the Applicant sitting in a patrol car with seatbelt on and both hands on the wheel
Time will start once the participant releases the seatbelt
Participant will exit the patrol vehicle and sprint approximately 300 yards and then begin the O-Course
Applicant will be required to navigate the Over/Unders, climb a chain link fence, jump thru 3 windows, drag a 175lb dummy approximately 10 yards, weave thru the poles, sprint approximately 30 yards, perform five (5) trigger pulls with each hand (revolver- 10-12lb trigger pull). Maximum time is Three minutes and fifty seconds (3:50)
Additional Notes:
Applicants will be given three attempts at each obstacle, if they cannot complete an obstacle then they will be required to go around the obstacle and receive a 30 second penalty
While navigating the obstacle course the applicant will receive a 30 second penalty if any of the marked red areas are touched during the course
The red areas will be defined prior to the testing along with other instructions
As part of the employment process for Deputy positions, applicants are required to complete a Flesch-Kincaid test to ensure that candidates can effectively process spoken information and accurately document it in a clear, professional written format
During the test:
A proctor will read a report aloud
Applicants are expected to take notes during the reading
After the reading, applicants will have 45 minutes to write their own report based on the information provided
Typing Test:
Below are the positions and the minimum words-per-minute (WPM) typing speeds required:
Corrections Officers, Corrections Specialists, and Animal Control Officers – Minimum 15 WPM
Deputy / School Resource Officers – Minimum 21 WPM
Emergency Communications Officers – Minimum 35 WPM
All Other Positions – Minimum 25 WPM
Written Test:
Peace Officer candidates are required to complete a written exam consisting of four timed sections, with a total testing time of approximately 1.5 hours
A minimum passing score of 70 is required to advance in the hiring process
All other applicants will take a written test lasting 45 minutes, which includes sections on general knowledge, writing, and mathematics
A minimum score of 70 is also required to move forward in the selection process
Emergency Communication Officer Testing:
Applicants are required to take the CritiCall exam, which will be administered in the Human Resources Office
Candidates will have up to 3 hours to complete the exam
A minimum score of 80 is required to advance in the hiring process
This exam is designed to assess multitasking, data entry, decision-making, and communication skills essential for success in emergency dispatch roles
Interview
Applicants successfully passing the pre-employment testing will then go before the Interview Board who will identify the final candidate(s)
Full Background Check
Failure to provide accurate and truthful information, or any misrepresentation of the truth, on the application could result in you being disqualified from our employment process
All documents required for your position must be uploaded in Guardian before full background check can be completed
Contingent Employment Offer
After successfully completing the full background check, you will either be placed on our employment list or if a position is available, you will be scheduled for any pre-employment medical testing and exams such as a drug screen, physical, and/or psychological test
You may be required to take a medical exam (physical and/or psychological) as part of the conditional offer for the position you are applying for
If required, it will be done at the expense of the county prior to making you an offer of employment
Qualification
Required
I am legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
I have earned a high school diploma, a GED, or an honorable discharge from the armed services of the United States after at least two (2) years of active service
I have never been convicted, plead guilty (nolo contendere), nor have I been on court-ordered community service/probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony
During the last ten (10) years, I have not been convicted, plead guilty (nolo contendere), been on community service/probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other state, or while serving in the military
I have never had a military court martial that resulted in a dishonorable or other discharge based on misconduct which bars future military service
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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