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Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is offering a career ladder path with several Lock and Door Technician roles. These positions involve maintenance and access to critical infrastructure, with travel requirements that include 100% travel and 16+ nights away per month.
The department emphasizes hazardous duty status and long-term career growth. The roles are titled Lock and Door Technician levels I–IV, with salary steps corresponding to progression.
Additional Information: Travel 100%
Position may spend 16+ nights away per month
Work Site Visits
No Study Material
No Pre-Service Training Academy Required
Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous
This position has access to critical infrastructure in accordance with the Governor's executive order GA-48.
This is a career ladder position.
John Kennard, Precious Gatewood
Hiring Manager / Human Resources
Phone: 936-437-7294 / 936-437-4061
Email: John.Kennard@tdcj.texas.gov / Precious.Gatewood@tdcj.texas.gov
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Military Occupation Specialty Codes
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.