Correctional Officer
Company: Management & Training Corporation
Location: Kilgore
Posted on: July 19, 2021
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Job Description:
Looking for a meaningful career in criminal justice?
At Billy Moore Correctional Facility in Overton, Texas, we provide
a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping
offenders gain valuable skills necessary for success upon
release. In addition to the opportunity to
make a real social impact in your local community, employment at
Lockhart Correctional Facility includes:
No previous experience is required. Paid training will be
provided.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the custody and discipline of offenders in the
facility in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)
and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. If
assigned to the transportation department, responsible for the
transporting of offenders to and from the facility in accordance
with established procedures.
Essential
Functions:
-Search for contraband and
provide security.
-Count, feed and supervise offenders in housing, work and
other areas.
-Provide custody and security of offenders including
observation of offenders, which includes long periods of sitting
and standing.
-Respond to emergencies to search for offenders,
administer first aid at the emergency site.
-Promote the development of positive social skills through
modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate
behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff
regarding social skills procedures and intervention
techniques.
It is expected that the
incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within
his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education
and Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited senior high school or
equivalent or GED. Continued employment is contingent upon passing
exams and skill test in the TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-Service
Training Academy. Valid drivers license in the state of Texas with
an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by
management.
Post Hire
Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training
requirements to include physical agility testing and an annual
background check, which must be approved by TDCJ.
Management & Training Corporation is an Equal
Opportunity Employer:
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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