LIEUTENANT OF CORR OFF

Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Beeville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the correctional system is looking for a dedicated Lieutenant of Correctional Officers. This role involves supervising staff and ensuring safety and compliance within the facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law enforcement or correctional custody, with a focus on leadership and employee management. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector while working in a supportive and structured environment. If you are passionate about justice and ready to take on a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED required.
• Three years of correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in a correctional environment.
• Ensure compliance with training and drug testing requirements.

Skills

Correctional custody experience

Law enforcement experience

Supervision of employees

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 semester hours in Criminal Justice

Job description

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Please Note: This is a continuation of the position posting dated 01/10/25. Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.

POSTED: 01-10-2025
CLOSES: 02-18-2025 - EXTENDED
JOB POSTING NO: 033010NI
PAYROLL TITLE: LIEUTENANT OF CORR OFF
SALARY: GR. B20-($5216.73 / Monthly)
VACANCY LOCATION: Beeville, TX
UNIT/DEPT: Garza East Unit
PAYROLL JOB#: 032544

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Three years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience to include one year in the supervision of employees preferred. Thirty semester hours with a minimum of six semester hours in Criminal Justice from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for one year of non-supervisory experience for a maximum substitution of one year.

Additional Information:
*To ensure compliance with PD-97, the selected applicant will be required to attend or have attended Principles of Supervision (POS) training prior to being assigned to a shift.*
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Applicants must submit the State of Texas Application For Employment and the applicable supplement for outside applicants (PERS 282) or current TDCJ employees (PERS 598) to the contact person listed on the job posting. Applications can be submitted through the TDCJ website, the Work In Texas website, fax, mail, email, or hand delivered. If submitted through Work in Texas, the supplement must also be submitted to the contact person. Faxed applications must be complete and legible in order to be considered and must not have been sent from a fax machine located at a TDCJ unit or department. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the contact person's email address.

Contact:
Kathy Chandonnet
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936-437-4141)
EMAIL ([e-mail])

Applications must be received by the contact person by 5:00 PM on 02-18-2025. A complete job description and all application forms may be obtained at the above address or by viewing the Job Description. Job Descriptions are available in PDF format which may be read with the free Adobe Reader.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Authority is granted on or after: 02-01-2025

JD: 05-02-2023