Job Description
Join Texas' premier public safety agency as a State Correctional Officer. This critical night shift role ensures institutional security and rehabilitative support in Houston's correctional facilities. Enjoy competitive state benefits, retirement plans, and career advancement opportunities while serving your community.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce institutional regulations during overnight hours
- Conduct regular security patrols and headcounts to maintain facility integrity
- Respond to emergencies, incidents, and medical situations with appropriate protocols
- Document all incidents, observations, and shift activities in digital systems
- Supervise inmate work programs and rehabilitation activities
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies during emergency response
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening
- Physical fitness for security operations and emergency response
- Basic computer proficiency for documentation systems
- Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (6 PM - 6 AM)