Job Description
Join Texas' premier public safety agency as a Weekend Shift Correctional Officer! Protect communities while enjoying work-life balance with our rotating weekend schedule. We offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and competitive compensation. TDCJ is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where your skills make a real difference.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility regulations to ensure safety and security
- Conduct regular inspections of living quarters and common areas
- Respond to emergencies and incidents with appropriate de-escalation techniques
- Document incidents, reports, and inmate behavior with precision
- Collaborate with healthcare and rehabilitation staff for inmate welfare
- Operate security systems and control room equipment
- Participate in tactical response training and drills
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED required)
- Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
- Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening
- Physical fitness to meet agency standards
- Basic computer literacy for documentation systems
- Completion of state-mandated correctional training
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- US citizenship or legal resident status