Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hiring for Correctional Officer at New Boston, TX Full Time

Are you looking for a career with a purpose? The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is hiring Correctional Officers across the state!

Apply Online! https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/co/index.html

Starting salary of $3,472.82 monthly full-time and $1,787.09 part-time with career ladder pay increases built into honor time worked.

Full Time and Part Time positions available. Part Time (20 hours per week) with Benefits.

Current State paid 100% health care plan premiums for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part-time employees get a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents.

Benefits starting after 60 days of employment.

Vision, dental, life, accidental insurance, short- and long-term disability plans available

Overtime Pay is currently available

Retirement options with employer match

Paid Training

Free Uniforms

Earn Sick Time and Vacation Time from Day One

Career Ladder Pay

CO II $41,674 or $42,924 for Max Security Unit (0-2 months)

CO II $42,890 or $44,177 for Max Security Unit (3-6 months)

CO III $44,048 or $45,369 for Max Security Unit (7-12 months)

CO IV $45,323 or $46,683 for Max Security Unit (13-24 months)

CO IV $46,679 or $48,079 for Max Security Unit (25-36 months)

CO IV $48,035 or $49,476 for Max Security Unit (37-72 months)

CO V $51,338 or $52,879 for Max Security Unit (73+ months)

Salary rates may differ for return-to-work retirees who are not ERS contributors.

Correctional staff working on maximum-security facilities will receive an additional 3% as maximum-security differential (MSD) pay. Maximum Security Facilities: Allred, Beto, Clements, Coffield, Connally, Darrington, Ellis, Estelle, Ferguson, Hughes, Lewis, McConnell, Michael, Montford, Polunsky, Robertson, Scott, Skyview, Smith, Stiles, Telford, Wainwright, Wynne

A veteran who has completed at least two years active military service and been discharged under honorable conditions, or an applicant who has earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college will start as a Correctional Officer IV, pay level 4, $3,776.91 per month. Regular promotions within the career path continue, progressing to $4,278.20 at 61 months of TDCJ service

A CO applicant with prior government correctional custody or law enforcement experience within the 36-month period preceding date of hire shall be hired at a pay level corresponding with the months of service if dates of employment are verified by former employer and the applicant left employer in good standing.

Requirements:

· You must be a U.S. citizen or an immigrant with lawful status, who is authorized to work in the U.S.

· You must be at least 18 years old.

· You must possess a High School Diploma from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or a state or military-issued General Education Development (GED) certificate.

· You must not be on active duty in the military, unless on terminal leave. (Applicants may screen if they are within 6 months of eligibility.)

· You must not have been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.

· You must never have been convicted of a felony.

· You must never have been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence.

· You cannot have had a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 3 years.

· You cannot have had a Class A misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years.

· You cannot be on probation for any criminal offense.

· You cannot have any criminal charges pending or have an outstanding warrant.

· You must be able to perform the essential functions of a Correctional Officer, with or without reasonable accommodation. For a complete job description, please visit our website, www.tdcj.texas.gov

· You must pass the TDCJ Drug Test.

· You must pass the TDCJ Physical Agility Test.

· Male applicants, age 18 through 25, must provide proof of Selective Service registration or exemption from Selective Service registration.

A State of Texas Application for Employment, TDCJ Employment Application

Supplement (PERS 282), and all other required documents should be completed

**Former employees who held correctional officer or security supervisor

positions and that have been separated less than 36 months can

re-apply by faxing the required documents to 936-437-3111.

**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.

31, 19, 18, 11, 31C, 31E, 31B, 19K, 19D, 18B, 11B, 749X, 649X, MA,

5811, 5831, 5832, 5804, 58, 3P

*Equal Opportunity Employer*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $3,472.82 – $3,776.91 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: One location