TDCJ - Laundry Manager I, II - Region III Units

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

About the role

This is a career-ladder position. Apply once annually for multiple related positions 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. We will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates in laundry, necessity, and supply operations.
• Ensure laundry and necessity processing areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Coordinate with security staff for the timely distribution of necessity items to inmates on a one-for-one basis.
• Prepare detailed reports regarding laundry and necessity operations.

Requirements

Laundry Manager I

• Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED).
• One year full-time wage-earning experience in the operation of a commercial or institutional laundry or in supply, including purchasing or inventory stock control.

Laundry Manager II

• Graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED).
• Two years full-time wage-earning experience in the supervision of inmates.

Qualifications

Laundry Manager I

• One to seventy-two 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.
• Experience in the supervision of inmates is preferred.
• Able to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Laundry Manager II

• Seventy-three months or more full-time wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer.
• Experience in supply or the operation of a commercial or institutional laundry is preferred.
• Able to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Additional Information

• Pre-Service Training Academy required.
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position.
• No travel required; position may make day trips but no overnight trips.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Locations

Hazardous Duty Units in Region III:

• Bell Unit
• Clemens Unit
• Gist Unit
• Hightower Unit
• Hospital Galveston
• Jester III Unit
• Kegans Unit
• LeBlanc Unit
• Lychner Unit
• Memorial Unit
• Ramsey Unit
• Scott Unit
• Stevenson Unit
• Stiles Unit
• Stringfellow Unit
• Terrell Unit
• Vance Unit

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Zilleah Ross, Human Resources Headquarters, at 936-437-3150 or zilleah.ross@tdcj.texas.gov.