Correctional Officer jobs in Texas
Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Correctional Officer jobs
Correctional Officer
- Southwestern Correctional LLC
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Weatherford, TX
FULL_TIME
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Supervises inmates in living areas and recreational activities. Supervises inmates and visitors in visitation areas.
Serves as control center officer, coordinates and monitors inmate movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response.
Serves as mailroom, field tower, medical security, perimeter security, and/or gate officer as required.
Provides security in treatment activities and supervises labor crews in the kitchen and other specialized areas.
Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, and emotional trauma.
Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
Initiates disciplinary reports.
Conduct shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team.
Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance and/or repairs.
Serves as a member of special teams to respond.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
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Correctional Officer
- Billy Moore Correctional Center
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Overton, TX
FULL_TIME
- ** NEW RATE OF PAY - $18.00/HR ***Begin a rewarding career in criminal justice and make a difference today!!At Management & Training Corporation, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of carin...
- 9 Days Ago
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
- Kyle Correctional Facility
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Manchaca, TX
FULL_TIME
- Starting pay is $18.00 an hourLocation: 23001 IH-35 Kyle, TX 78640Work schedule: Full-time; 12-hour shift (both day & night shift available)Benefit package includes:Health/dental/vision/life insurance...
- 1 Month Ago
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
- Bridgeport Correctional Center
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Bridgeport, TX
FULL_TIME
- Pay: $18.00Facility name: Bridgeport Correctional CenterWork schedule: Full time; 12-hour shift (Day and Night)Benefit package includes:Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefitsLife insu...
- 1 Month Ago
Correctional Officer II
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Officers only
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Boston, TX
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- The duties of a TDCJ correctional officer include: Providing custody and security of offenders Observing actions of offenders Performing "pat" and "strip" searches of offenders Restraining and securin...
- 25 Days Ago
Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)
- US Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison...
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Three Rivers, TX
FULL_TIME
- Duties As part of the institution intake process (Admissions & Orientation), must interview newly admitted inmates. Must be knowledgeable of the Central Inmate Monitoring (CIM) policy and CIMS certifi...
- 5 Days Ago
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Correctional Officer
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Ray Brook, NY
- Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Seatac, WA
- Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Hazelton, WV
- Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Aliceville, AL
- Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Elkton, OH
- Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Oxford, WI
- Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
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McKean, PA
- Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Correctional Officer
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Sheridan, OR
- Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/, locally /ˈtɛksɪz/; Spanish: Texas or Tejas Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtexas] (listen)) is the second largest state in the United States by both area and population. Geographically located in the South Central region of the country, Texas shares borders with the U.S. states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the southwest, while the Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast.
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$43,727 to $54,500
Most Popular Cities in Texas for Correctional Officer Jobs
What does a Correctional Officer do?
Correctional Officer in Carson City, NV
Correctional officers oversee and manage individuals who are being detained.
October 06, 2019
Correctional Officer in Winston Salem, NC
While they maintain appropriate professional boundaries, officers actively participate in inmates’ rehabilitation.
November 03, 2019
Correctional Officer in Lowell, MA
The detainees a correctional officer will oversee can be incarcerated for any number of reasons, which run the gamut from awaiting a court hearing for a minor offense to serving on death row.
November 21, 2019