Correctional Officer jobs in Longview, TX

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Position: Correctional Officer

Facility: Billy Moore Correctional Center

Location: 8500 N FM 3053 Overton, TX, 75684

Rate of pay: $18.00 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time; 4 days on/2 off; Day and night shifts available; Overtime possible

Benefits include:

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

Position summary: A correctional officer is responsible for the custody and care of inmates as well as maintaining order and discipline among inmates.

Essential responsibilities:

• Search for contraband and provide security.
• Count, feed and supervise offenders in housing, work and other areas, which includes climbing stairs.
• Provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Perform security functions including different types of searches of body by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Transfer and transport offenders by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive offenders as needed.
• 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 use force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control offenders.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in offender records, which is related to the offenders’ health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: commissary, property, transportation, recreation, escort/roving, mailroom, laundry, visiting room, mobile patrol, central control, housing, restrictive housing and intake.
• If assigned to the food services area: assist in instructing offenders assigned to food service in the safe, hygienic method of preparing and serving appetizing, eye-appealing meals.
• It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Education and experience requirements

• No previous experience is required
• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management
• Continued employment is contingent upon passing exams and skill tests in the TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-service Training Academy.

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 at jobs@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2600.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to OVERTON, TX for this job?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person