Job Description
Join our elite team of public safety professionals protecting Texas communities during critical overnight hours. As a Night Shift Correctional Officer, you'll maintain facility security, supervise inmate activities, and enforce institutional protocols with unwavering integrity. This high-stakes role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities within one of America's leading correctional systems.
Why Join Us?
- Premium night shift differential pay
- State health insurance and retirement plans
- Paid training and certification programs
- Opportunities for promotional advancement
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate movements and facility security during overnight hours
- Conduct regular perimeter checks and security roundsRespond to emergencies and incidents with de-escalation protocols
- Maintain accurate incident reports and documentation
- Enforce institutional rules and disciplinary procedures
- Operate security systems and control room equipment
- Coordinate with law enforcement agencies during critical situations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- TX Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Pass background investigation and polygraph examination
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (10 PM - 6 AM)
- Physical fitness to handle restraining and emergency response duties
- Experience in corrections or law enforcement preferred