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Position: Captain

Facility: East Texas Treatment Facility

Location: 900 Industrial Drive, Henderson, TX 75652

Work schedule: Full-time; Exempt

Rate of pay: $55,120.00 per year

Benefit package includes:

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Position responsibilities: A captain directly supervises lieutenants, sergeants and correctional officers. Performs complex work supervising the care and custody of offenders. Work involves directing the activities of assigned staff engaged in maintaining order and discipline of offenders in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Essential functions:

• Directs overall supervision of correctional officers and offenders; supervises schedules, instructs, trains, and ensures the safety of assigned employees and offenders; and assists in formulating security and work procedures.
• Supervises and directs searches for contraband; counts, feeds, and supervises offenders in housing, work, and other areas.
• Participate in the interview and selection process of new employees, including making recommendations for new hires and promotions.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, investigate staff misconduct and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the warden and coordinated with the human resources manager prior to implementation.
• Supervises and provides custody and security of offenders including observing actions of offenders performing “pat” and “strip” searches of offenders, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive offenders, and transferring and transporting offenders by walking, driving, or riding in various vehicles.
• Supervises and provides security of offenders performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, and food service which involves working outdoors and indoors.
• Responds to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped offenders, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious offender or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs, steps, and ladders; and uses force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control offenders.
• Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in offender records which is related to the offender’s health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides appropriate information to other staff; complies with all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; enforces offender disciplinary rules; and supervises the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
• The incumbent is expected to work extended hours as directed.

Education and experience requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Four years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience to include two years in the supervision of employees. Thirty semester hours with a minimum of six semester hours in Criminal Justice from a CHEA or USDE accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.
• At least one year of the required supervisory experience must be as a mid-level manager (supervisor of supervisors). Operational Review Sergeant or Security Threat Group Sergeant experience may be substituted for the required supervisory experience for a maximum substitution of one year.
• A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Why: Lead from the inside and make a real difference every day!

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

Tags: Corrections, MTC, Captain of Correctional Officers, criminal justice

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,120.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Corrections: 4 years (Required)
• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Henderson, TX 75652: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person