TDCJ - Major of Correctional Officers - Region II

About the role

In this role, you will lead correctional staff and guide daily operations. You will handle scheduling, training, and making sure both staff and inmates stay safe. You will also help improve security procedures and the way work is done in the facility.

Responsibilities

A major part of your day will involve keeping the facility secure. You will oversee contraband searches, inmate counts, feeding, and movement throughout housing and work areas. In short, you will make sure everything runs safely and smoothly.

• Monitor inmate behavior, conduct or supervise searches, and step in when someone becomes disruptive.
• Manage inmate transfers and transportation.
• Supervise inmates working in areas such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, industrial shops, and agricultural operations.
• Take part in emergency response efforts, including providing first aid, calling for additional help, carrying injured individuals, or using necessary force, including chemical agents or firearms, to maintain safety.
• Review inmate records, enforce rules, and make sure disciplinary procedures are followed correctly.
• Oversee required paperwork, reports, inspections, and any needed corrections.

Requirements

To be considered, you will need a high school diploma or GED, six years of full-time correctional or law enforcement experience, and at least three years of supervisory experience, including one year as a mid-level manager.

Qualifications

You will do well in this position if you communicate clearly, stay dependable, and pay close attention to what is happening around you. Strong organization skills are important because you will manage schedules, reports, inspections, and documentation. You should also be comfortable responding quickly to operational needs and keeping leadership informed.

This job works best for someone who stays calm under pressure, works well with others, follows rules and policies closely, and can solve problems as they come up.

Skills

You'd be a GREAT fit if you already understand the department's structure, policies, rules, and regulations, and if you have experience supervising other supervisors as a mid-level manager. This position is well suited for someone who carries strong leadership presence and can inspire confidence in staff.

• Notice tension early, calm situations, and support morale.
• Strategic thinking, especially when planning ahead and improving daily operations.
• Good judgment, as you will make decisions about discipline, emergencies, and use of force situations.
• Mentor Lieutenants and Captains and help them grow as leaders.
• Solve problems before they escalate, hold yourself accountable, demonstrate integrity, and adapt well when priorities shift.