TDCJ - Sergeant of Correctional Officers - Firing

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Beeville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice seeks an entry-level correctional supervisor and firearms instructor to support firing range operations. You will conduct weapons instruction, supervise trainees, and train staff in defensive tactics and riot control within a safe live-fire environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining range safety, keeping equipment inventories, developing training materials, and administering exams while advancing instructor certifications. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• Willing to complete all required instructor certification courses within 6 months of hire.
• Certification as a defensive tactics, firearms, or chemical agents instructor (or related group fitness/martial arts) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weapons instruction and supervise trainees during firearms qualification.
• Instruct security and non-security staff in defensive tactics, riot control, and chemical agent delivery systems.
• Maintain range safety, clean weapons and load ammunition, and manage range supplies.
• Assist with range maintenance and enforce safety standards during live-fire activities.
• Develop and revise lesson plans and training aids; administer examinations; maintain training records.
• Serve as line instructor and aid employees with marksmanship training.

Skills

Weapons instruction

Range safety

Defensive tactics

Curriculum development

Marksmanship training

Inmate supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Job Duties:This position performs entry-level correctional supervisory and instructional work that supports firearms training and daily firing range operations. Key responsibilities include conducting weapons instruction, supervising trainees during firearms qualification, and instructing security and non-security staff in defensive tactics, riot control, and chemical agent delivery systems. The role requires maintaining range safety, cleaning weapons and loading ammunition, maintaining range supplies and equipment inventory, assisting with range maintenance, and enforcing operational and safety standards during all live-fire activities. Additional duties involve serving as a line instructor, aiding employees with marksmanship training, providing instruction in searches, inmate supervision, and emergency response, developing and revising lesson plans and training aids, administering examinations, and maintaining training records. This position ensures officers achieve and maintain firearms proficiency in a safe, controlled training environment.You'd be a GOOD fit if:High school diploma or GED2+ years of correctional custody or law enforcement experienceWilling and able to complete all required instructor certification courses within 6 months of hireYou'd be a GREAT fit if:Experience in curriculum development and providing instructionTraining or teaching experienceCorrectional custody or law enforcement supervisory experienceCertification as a defensive tactics, firearms, or chemical agents instructor (or group fitness/personal trainer/martial arts instructor)

• Sergeant of Correctional Officers - Firing Range Additional Information:Travel 50% - Position may spend 610 nights away per month Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous

• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Contact Information: Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Gordon Salazar Kathy ChandonnetHiring Manager OR Human Resources936-293-7416 [e-mail] [e-mail] Important Note to the Candidate:Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick 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. Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. EligibilityAn 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. EEO Statement: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. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.