Sergeant

Management & Training Corporation; Henderson (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Bereavement Leave and Military Leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation seeks a Sergeant at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX. Lead a custody team, supervise staff, and enforce MTC and TDCJ directives in a full-time 12-hour shift role.

You will ensure inmate safety, maintain records, participate in emergency responses, and promote orderly operations in a correctional setting. Requires GED or high school diploma, 2 years of correctional or law enforcement experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise designated employees and inmate custody in compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates, including observation.
• Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles; restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
• Read and apply information from inmate records related to health, safety and security; share relevant details with staff.
• Maintain records, forms and reports related to housing, education, and intake; respond to emergencies and perform first aid when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safety compliance

Inmate management

Education

GED or high school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Pay: $23 per hour

Work schedule:Full-time, rotational shift schedule: 12hrs (6a-630p or 6p-630am)

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and 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, Military Leave and Civic Duty

Lead with purpose and make a difference! We're seeking a dedicated Sergeant to join our team at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas. Bring your leadership skills, commitment to safety, and drive for excellence to a role that truly matters.

What you'll do:Directly supervise designated employees. Responsible for the custody and discipline of Inmates in the facility in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives

Essential Functions:

1. Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assignedemployees.
2. Provide for the care, custody and adherence to rules and regulations of Inmates assigned to specific workarea.
3. Supervise and provide custody and security of Inmates including observation of Inmates and Inmates assigned to work duty which includes long periods of sitting andstanding.
4. Supervise and direct searches for contraband including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform suchfunctions.
5. Transfer and transport Inmates by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secureassaultive Inmates asneeded.
6. Read, review and properly apply information found in Inmate records which is related to the Inmates’ health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to otherpersonnel.
7. Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms andreports.
8. Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: housing unit, special housing area, education, community service andintake.
9. Respond to emergencies to search for Inmates, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry an injured or unconscious Inmate, and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents to controlInmates.
10. Comply with policies, procedures, rules andregulations.
11. It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to doso.
12. Regular and predictable attendance isrequired.
13. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staffregarding social skills procedures and interventiontechniques.
14. Maintain accountability of staff, Inmates and property; adhere to safetypractices.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Two (2)years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirement:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements to include physical agility testing and pass an annual background check, which must be approved by TDCJ.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.