Sergeant

Management and Training Corporation•Henderson, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sergeant directly supervises designated employees and is responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. The role requires leadership, a commitment to safety, and consistent application of facility policies and procedures. This position works a full-time rotational 12-hour shift schedule: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Overtime is expected when directed. The Sergeant must successfully complete annual in-service training, including physical agility testing, and pass an annual background check approved by TDCJ.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or a GED.
Two years of full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements, including physical agility testing.
Pass an annual background check approved by TDCJ.

Responsibilities

Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel, and evaluate assigned employees.
Provide for the care and custody of inmates assigned to a specific work area and ensure they follow applicable rules and regulations.
Supervise inmate custody and security, including observing inmates and inmates performing work duties.
Supervise and direct searches for contraband, including pat and strip searches.
Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles, and restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
Read and apply relevant information in inmate records concerning health, safety, and facility security, and share appropriate information with other personnel.
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
Perform assigned duties in areas such as housing units, special housing, education, community service, and intake.
Respond to emergencies, search for inmates, administer first aid, carry injured or unconscious inmates, and perform use-of-force procedures, including using chemical agents to control inmates.
Comply with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Work overtime when directed and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed; provide staff with feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.