Correctional Officer

MTC CorrectionsHenderson, TX
3d$18Onsite

About The Position

Work with a purpose! Begin a career in criminal justice and make a difference in your community. Operated by the Management and Training Corporation, the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, provides a safe working environment for our employees. Facility Name: East Texas Treatment Facility Facility Location: Henderson, TX

Requirements

  • No previous experience required. Paid training is provided
  • 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 skills tests in the TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-Service Training Academy.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the custody and discipline of offenders.
  • 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 “pat” and “strip” searches, 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave, Civic Duty and Military Leave

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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