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Major of Correctional Officers

Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Careers
Texas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026 CLOSED ON 4/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major of Correctional Officers position at Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Careers?

Organization: CORR INSTITUTIONS DIV - PRSN&JL OP-SECURITY STAFF
Primary Location: United States-Texas
Job: Protective Service
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Salary/Salary Range: $6440.34 (Ret:$6283.26) Pay Basis: Monthly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Hazardous Pay
Training Academy: Pre-Service Training Academy Required
Work Site Visits:Yes
Study Material: No
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Aug 30, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing


Apply once annually for multiple related positions through this posting. Indicate your desired roles and locations using the Statement of Availability in the application. Qualified applications are valid for one year (from the date of submission) and require yearly renewal if over a year old.
We will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available. Applicants not meeting the requirements will be notified by email.

JOB SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Title: Major of Correctional Officers

Salary: GR. B22 ($5854.85/month)

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Additional Information


Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Alex Araujo
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 100
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437- 3268
EMAIL co.series@tdcj.texas.gov


Military Occupation Specialty Code


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.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office


EEO Statement


The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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