Job Description
Join Texas' premier state agency and serve your community as a Correctional Officer with weekend shifts. Protect public safety while maintaining secure correctional facilities in El Paso. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement, and the pride of public service. TDCJ values diversity and offers comprehensive training for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility rules
- Conduct regular security inspections and headcounts
- Respond to emergencies and incidents per protocol
- Document daily operations and incident reports
- Transport inmates between facilities and courts
- Maintain accurate logs and administrative records
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification preferred
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Ability to pass background check and physical fitness test
- Basic computer proficiency for reporting systems
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work rotating weekend shifts
- US citizenship and residency in Texas