TDCJ - Program Supervisor III - Chief of Unit Clas

Job Duties

• Supervises the classification staff on the unit.
• Serves as a point of contact for inquiries concerning an inmate’s status.
• Oversees the unit classification committee meetings and prepares reports.
• Provides quality reviews of housing, changes in medical restrictions, security needs, and custody levels.
• Processes all requests and needs through coordination with the unit and state classification committees as well as the unit administration.
• Conducts unit orientation for newly assigned inmates regarding facility rules and regulations.
• Provides training for others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Classification experience.
• Ability to communicate and delegate tasks as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills while managing multiple tasks.
• Enjoyment of a fast‑paced environment and ability to work well with others.
• Previous supervisory experience (preferred).
• Strong problem‑solving skills (preferred).
• Open‑mindedness to changes (preferred).
• Robust leadership abilities (preferred).

Additional Information

• Travel: None – position may require day trips only, no overnight travel.
• Work site visits: No.
• Study material: No.
• Pre‑service training academy required: Yes.
• Hazardous duty/longevity position: Hazardous duty.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Military Preference – proof must be attached to the job application.

Contact Information

Yulonda Greer – 936‑437‑6576 – yulonda.greer@tdcj.texas.gov

Zilleah Ross – 936‑437‑3150 – hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.