Job Description
Join the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's elite night shift team as a Correctional Officer at our Fort Worth facility. Protect and serve the community through critical overnight operations while enjoying competitive state benefits and career advancement opportunities. This role offers unmatched stability in public service with premium night shift differential pay.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise inmate populations during overnight hours to maintain facility security
- Conduct regular patrols and headcounts ensuring compliance with state protocols
- Respond to emergencies, medical incidents, and security breaches with decisive action
- Maintain detailed logs and digital documentation of all shift activities
- Enforce institutional rules and de-escalate conflicts using crisis intervention techniques
- Coordinate with day shift personnel for seamless operational continuity
- Operate security systems including surveillance monitors and access controls
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (college degree preferred)
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification or ability to obtain
- Valid Texas driver's license with clean record
- Ability to pass comprehensive background check and drug screening
- Experience in security, military, or law enforcement (highly desirable)
- Exceptional situational awareness and conflict resolution skills
- Physical fitness to handle emergency responses and prolonged standing
- Basic computer proficiency for report writing and system operations