Job Description
Join Texas' premier public safety agency as a Night Shift Correctional Officer at the El Paso Correctional Facility. Protect and serve our community while earning competitive benefits and retirement packages. We offer paid training, health insurance, and career advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals. This critical role requires vigilance during overnight hours to maintain facility security and inmate welfare. Be part of a team that upholds justice while enjoying El Paso's unique border culture and low cost of living.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and conduct security checks during overnight shifts
- Enforce facility rules and respond to emergencies with de-escalation techniques
- Perform headcounts and maintain accurate incident reports
- Operate security systems including surveillance cameras and control panels
- Transport inmates between facilities as needed
- Collaborate with day shift officers for seamless operations
- Participate in mandatory defensive training exercises
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification preferred
- Must pass background check and drug screening
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Basic computer literacy for report documentation
- Physical ability to restrain inmates and climb stairs
- Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable