Correctional Officer I

This job posting is for Correctional Officer positions with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) at any available units statewide. You only need to apply once and can select all the units you are interested in within this single application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate work groups
• Prevent escapes
• Maintain discipline according to strict rules and guidelines

Requirements

To expedite the application process, attach your valid government-issued photo identification card, your social security card or proof of authorization to work in the United States, and your proof of education (official diploma or transcript).

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history from either the applicant's 18th birthday or graduation from High School, whichever is later. Any gaps in employment that are more than 3 months must have an explanation.

Continued employment is contingent upon passing exams and skills tests. Applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Pre-Service Training Academy is required.

Qualifications

You would be a GOOD fit if:

• You graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent
• Successfully completed an accredited TDCJ approved college Correctional Officer Training program or TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-Service Training Academy

You would be a GREAT fit if:

• You have at least 13 months of full-time, wage-earning experience in corrections or law enforcement, including roles such as Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, or Jailer
• You have completed at least two years of active military service with an Honorable or General-Under Honorable discharge, verified by a DD214
• You have earned an Associate's degree, or higher, from a CHEA-accredited college or university, verified by an official transcript or diploma

Minimum Qualifications by Level

Correctional Officer I:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED
• Successful completion of an accredited Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) approved college Correctional Officer Training program or TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-Service Training Academy

Correctional Officer II:

• Seven months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer

Correctional Officer III:

Level 1:

• Thirteen months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer as verified by an acceptable employment reference
• An Associate's degree earned from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as verified by an official diploma or college transcript
• Completion of 2 years of active military service with an Honorable, or General-Under Honorable Conditions, discharge as verified by a DD214

Level 2:

• Twenty-five months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer as verified by an acceptable employment reference

Level 3:

• Thirty-seven months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer as verified by an acceptable employment reference

Senior Correctional Officer:

• Seventy-three months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer as verified by an acceptable employment reference
• A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree earned from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as verified by an official diploma or college transcript
• Completion of 4 years of active military service with an Honorable, or General-Under Honorable Conditions, discharge as verified by a DD214

Additional Information

• Retiree salary will be 2.5% less than the posted salary
• No travel required (may make day trips, but no overnight trips)
• No work site visits
• No study material provided
• This is a hazardous duty/longevity position
• Apply once annually for this position through this posting. Indicate your desired roles and locations using the Statement of Availability in the application
• Qualified applications are valid for one year (from the date of submission) and require yearly renewal if over a year old

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Michelle Coker
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 100
Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: (936) 437-3219
Email: michelle.coker@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Preference

To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation.