Job Description
Join the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a Night Shift Correctional Officer and play a vital role in maintaining public safety during overnight hours. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities within Texas's premier state agency. Your commitment will help ensure secure facility operations while safeguarding communities across the Lone Star State.
Why Join Us? • Competitive state benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans • Paid training and career advancement opportunities • Essential role in Texas's justice system • Night shift differential pay • Stable government employment with job security
Responsibilities
- Maintain security and order in correctional facilities during overnight shifts
- Monitor inmate activities and conduct regular security rounds
- Enforce facility rules and respond to incidents per protocol
- Document daily logs and incident reports with precision
- Collaborate with day-shift personnel for seamless operations
- Participate in emergency response and crisis management
- Conduct headcounts and security checks at scheduled intervals
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Texas Class C driver's license
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Basic computer literacy for report documentation
- Physical fitness to handle walking/standing for 8+ hours
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently during overnight hours
- Previous security or corrections experience preferred