LIEUTENANT OF CORR OFF

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the criminal justice sector is seeking a dedicated Lieutenant of Correctional Officers. This role involves supervising correctional staff, ensuring safety protocols, and managing daily operations within a correctional facility. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in law enforcement and correctional settings, with a focus on leadership and compliance. Join a team committed to maintaining order and security while supporting the rehabilitation of individuals in custody. If you have a passion for public service and a strong background in supervision, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hazardous Duty Pay

LECOS Retirement

TDCJ Training Academy Required

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise correctional officers and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage daily operations and maintain safety within the facility.

Skills

Supervision of Employees

Correctional Custody Experience

Law Enforcement Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

30 Semester Hours in Criminal Justice

Job description

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POSTED: 03-07-2025

CLOSES: 03-17-2025

JOB POSTING NO: 033010LM

PAYROLL TITLE: LIEUTENANT OF CORR OFF

EXTENDED TITLE:

SALARY: GR. B20-($5216.73 / Monthly)

VACANCY LOCATION: Gatesville, TX

UNIT/DEPT: Murray Unit

PAYROLL JOB#: 032184


*Hazardous Duty Pay
*Law Enforcement & Custodial Officers System (LECOS) Retirement
*TDCJ Training Academy Required
*Telephonic Interviews Will Not Be Accepted
*Work Site Visits Will Not Be Conducted
*No Study Material


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.

Note: The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will be $5,101.69.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met: 31, 19, 18, 11, 31C, 31E, 31B, 19K, 19D, 18B, 11B, 749X, 649X, MA, 5811, 5831, 5832, 5804, 58, 3P.

Note: 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.

Alex Araujo
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 101
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936-437-8506)

EMAIL (CO [e-mail])

Applications must be received by the contact person by 5:00PM on 03-17-2025. 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: 04-01-2025*

JD: 05-02-2023