Job Description
Join the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a Weekend Shift Correctional Officer at our Fort Worth facility. Protect and serve your community while enjoying a balanced work schedule with weekends off during weekdays. We offer competitive benefits, paid training, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive state government environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and maintain facility security during weekend shifts
- Conduct regular perimeter checks and surveillance to prevent security breaches
- Enforce institutional rules and document incidents accurately
- Respond to emergency situations with calm professionalism and proper protocol
- Assist in inmate movement, searches, and headcounts
- Collaborate with weekend shift team members for seamless operations
- Participate in ongoing training to maintain certification standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid Texas Class C driver's license
- Ability to pass background check and physical fitness assessment
- Experience in security, military, or law enforcement preferred
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently and make quick decisions
- Flexibility to work rotating weekends and holidays
- Basic computer proficiency for documentation