Job description

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IF YOU LIVE IN ABILENE OR THE SURROUNDING AREAS COME APPLY AT 441 N Judge Ely Blvd Abilene, TX 79601 (This speeds up the hiring process)

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Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)

• At least 18 years old
• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• No felony, drug-related or domestic violence convictions
• No Class A or B misdemeanor convictions in last 10 or 5 years respectively
• Males need proof of selective service registration or exemption
• No pending criminal charges
• Able to stand for long periods, climb stairs/ladders, squat/bend, work at high heights, carry a body (including up/down stairs), work indoors/outdoors without air conditioning.
• Willing to work in a highly structured environment.

Duties/Responsibilities of Texas Correctional Officers Count, feed, and supervise offenders.

• Search for contraband; conduct “pat” and “strip” body searches.
• Restrain combative inmates.
• Respond to emergencies; perform first aid.
• Transport inmates.
• Use deadly force (firearms or chemical agents) when needed.
• Read, review and evaluate offender records.

WE ARE TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR NEXT ACADEMY AND PILOT PROGRAM TODAY. CONTACT OFFICER MCDOW AND YOU CAN RECEIVE A SAME DAY INTERVIEW IF YOU TOUR THE FACILITY. 936-661-5297

New Pay Scale

CO-2 41,674 0-2 months

CO-2 42,890 3-6 months

CO-3 44,048 7-13 months

CO-4 45,323 13-24 months

CO-4 46,679 25-36 months

CO-4 48,035 37-72 months

CO-5 51,338 73 months*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $41,674.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abilene, TX 79603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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