What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Texas Department Of Criminal Justice?
Correctional Officer Positions
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Primary Location
:
United States-Texas
Job
:
Protective Service
Employee Status
:
Regular
[Salary/Salary Range[:[$3972.82- 4276.96]{#requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1917.row1}]{#requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1907.row1}]{#requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1890.row1}
Pay Basis
:
Monthly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay
:
Hazardous Pay
Training Academy
:
Pre-Service Training Academy Required
Work Site Visits
:
No
Study Material
:
No
Overtime Status
:
Non-exempt
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Closing Date
:
Ongoing
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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
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Primary Location
:
United States-Texas
Job
:
Protective Service
Employee Status
:
Regular
[Salary/Salary Range[:[$3972.82- 4276.96]{#requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1917.row1}]{#requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1907.row1}]{#requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1890.row1}
Pay Basis
:
Monthly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay
:
Hazardous Pay
Training Academy
:
Pre-Service Training Academy Required
Work Site Visits
:
No
Study Material
:
No
Overtime Status
:
Non-exempt
##
Closing Date
:
Ongoing
[]{#requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID2405.row1}
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
- Receives on-the-job training while working at the assigned facility with experienced correctional officers and under the general supervision of supervisors.
- 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.
- Provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates, squatting and bending to conduct "pat" and "strip" searches of inm
Salary : $3,973 - $4,277
