Correctional Officer Positions- Unit Preference 3rd Qtr
Correctional Officer Positions- Unit Preference 3rd Qtr
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Job Description
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is transitioning to a new online application system to help streamline and expedite the process. All submissions for this position must be submitted through the new application system. Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
CO Staffing
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 101
Huntsville TX 77320
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JOB SUMMARY
Performs routine correctional work involving the care and custody of inmates. Work involves the direct supervision of inmate work groups in their daily assigned duties; preventing escapes; and maintaining discipline in conformance with strict rules regulations and standard operating procedures. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Receives onthejob training while working at the assigned facility with experienced correctional officers and under the general supervision of supervisors.
B. Searches for contraband and provides security; counts feeds and supervises inmates in housing work and other areas accessed by stairs; and performs security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing climbing stairs and ladders to reach assigned areas and working at heights.
C. Provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates squatting and bending to conduct pat and strip searches of inmates restraining and securing sometimes ive inmates and transferring and transporting inmates by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers vans buses and other forms of transportation.
D. Supervises and provides security of inmates performing technical skills such as construction maintenance laundry food service and in varied industrial and agricultural operations which involve climbing stairs and ladders and climbing around the inside or outside of buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather.
E. Ability to work protracted irregular and overtime hours as required; must be willing to travel and work at other facilities as needed; responds to emergencies including climbing stairs and ladders while searching for escaped inmates hearing calls for and calling for help giving first aid at the emergency site carrying an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs and ladders; and uses force and deadly force including the use of chemical agents or firearms to control inmates.
F. Reads reviews and properly applies information found in inmate records which is related to the inmates health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides leadership and technical guidance to other staff; complies with policies procedures rules and regulations; enforces inmate disciplinary rules; and prepares and maintains records forms and reports.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
42 79 70 NC PS YN 120X 168X 641X 741XHRM10 HRM11 HRM12 PERS NAPA100 8R 38
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education Experience and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Successful completion of an accredited Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) approved college Correctional Officer Training program or TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre1Service Training Academy.
* Continued employment is contingent upon passing exams and skills tests.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures rules and regulations preferred.
2. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.
3. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
4. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop crawl twist reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend repeatedly climb stairs steps and ladders identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze alphabetize lift and carry 45 lbs. and over perceive depth operate a motor vehicle operate motor equipment perform tactile discernment and restrain ive persons.
B. Conditions include working inside and outside working around machines with moving parts and moving objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working protracted or irregular hours excessive heat cold humidity dampness and chill dry atmosphere excessive or intermittent noise constant noise dust fumes smoke gases grease oils slippery or uneven walking surfaces working at heights working on ladders or scaffolding using chemical agents and traveling by car van bus and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions may include computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone radio firearms handcuffs waist and leg restraints turn cranks on manual doors tear gas canisters and weapons VCR cameras various locking systems tractor trailer dolly and automobile.
TDCJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
