Correction Officer Jobs in Texas
0000002051.Juvenile Detention Officer II.Juvenile Detention Center
- Dallas County
- TX
- 7 hours ago
- TX
- 7 hours ago
Functions as a journey level Juvenile Detention Officer, providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility. Education, Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited...
In PersonDuties include supervising detention officers; interviewing and selecting officers; conducting background investigations and setting up polygraph tests; creating coverage schedules; approving and...
In PersonCorrectional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist)
- Department Of Justice
- Three Rivers, TX
- 1 day ago
- Three Rivers, TX
- 1 day ago
Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....
In Person Full TimeCorrectional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)
- Department Of Justice
- Seagoville, TX
- 1 day ago
- Seagoville, TX
- 1 day ago
security procedures; and contact with a variety of law enforcement agencies....
In Person Full Time- Management & Training Corporation
- Livingston, TX
- 2 days ago
- Livingston, TX
- 2 days ago
Prior correctional experience is preferred but not required....
In Person Full TimeWork experience in a correctional setting preferred. May be required to possess valid state driver's license....
In PersonDEPUTY SHERIFF CADET (Detention Officer), Sheriffs Office
- Tarrant County
- TX
- 2 days ago
- TX
- 2 days ago
Summary Cadets receive academic and on the job training to achieve the required entry-level proficiency to perform basic law enforcement services....
In Personyears of age Possess a valid state driver's license Must have a minimum of two years of experience as a detention officer and two years of successful experience in supervision in a secure detention or correctional...
In PersonSummary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....
In PersonJuvenile Detention Officer I, II or III
- Travis County (TX)
- Austin, TX
- 5 days ago
- Austin, TX
- 5 days ago
enforcement, corrections or related field; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills...
In PersonMust complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment....
In PersonTJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer II / III / IV - (GNS) - 51995
- TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
- Gainesville, TX
- 7 days ago
- Gainesville, TX
- 7 days ago
Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO)....
In PersonSupervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)
- Department Of Justice
- Bryan, TX
- 8 days ago
- Bryan, TX
- 8 days ago
Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....
In Person Full Timemust meet the minimum standards for enrollment and initial licensure with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement....
In PersonDetention Officer Transportation
- Management & Training Corporation
- Anson, TX
- 10 days ago
- Anson, TX
- 10 days ago
Prior corrections experience is preferred. Must successfully complete required pre-service training....
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- Criminal Investigations
- Foot Patrol
- OC Spray
- Taser
- Defensive Tactics
- Crime Prevention
- Narcotics
- Weapons
- Juvenile Justice
- Crowd Control
- Background Investigations
- Public Safety
- Firearms
- Armed Security
- Intake Assessments
- Patrol
- Depression
- Suicide Prevention
- Direct Care
- Domestic Violence
- Criminal Justice
- Corrections
- Discharge Planning
- Law Enforcement
- Surveillance
- Crisis Intervention
- Inspections
- Conflict Management
- Drug Testing
- Crisis Management
- Calendar Management
- Business Correspondence
- First Aid
- Closing
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Interviewing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Driving
- Military Background
- Documentation
- Events
- Writing Skills
- Telephone Skills
- Investigation
- Policy Development
- Filing
- English
- Education Experience
- Bilingual
- Regulations
- Staff Supervision
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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