Job Description
Join the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a Night Shift Correctional Officer and play a vital role in public safety. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career stability while serving your community. This demanding yet rewarding position offers opportunities for advancement within state government.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive health insurance package
- Retirement benefits with state contributions
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Shift differential pay for night hours
- On-the-job training and professional development
Responsibilities
- Maintain security and surveillance of correctional facilities during night hours
- Conduct inmate headcounts and cell inspections
- Respond to emergencies and incidents per protocol
- Monitor surveillance systems and patrol assigned areas
- Document incidents and maintain accurate logs
- Enforce facility rules and regulations
- Coordinate with law enforcement and medical staff as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Pass background check and drug screening
- Physical fitness to meet job requirements
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
- Basic computer skills for report documentation
- No felony convictions