TDCJ - Major of Correctional Officers - Region VI Training Academy

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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Job Duties:

This position performs advanced-level correctional supervisory and administrative work that supports all training operations at a Regional Training Academy. Key responsibilities include directing staff engaged in conducting training programs, overseeing training schedules and curriculum development, conducting training needs assessments, and monitoring training quality for security and non-security staff. The role requires directing pre-service and in-service instruction, monitoring trainee performance, coordinating security instruction, assisting in formulating security and work procedures, and ensuring compliance with agency rules and regulations. Additional duties involve overseeing emergency response training, updating training programs to reflect policy changes, scheduling trainers and support services, and maintaining training facilities, equipment, records, and reports. This position ensures academy training operations meet agency standards and support overall correctional readiness.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

• High school diploma or GED
   
•  6+ years of correctional experience (Correctional Officer, Supervisor, Food Service/Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer), including experience as a mid-level manager (supervisor of supervisors)
   
• 3+ years of experience supervising employees
   
• Willing and able to complete all required instructor certification courses within 6 months of hire

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

•  Experience in curriculum development and providing instruction
   
• Working knowledge of adult education principles and instructional/curriculum design
   
• Skill designing lesson plans and training riot control/defensive tactics

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Major of Correctional Officers

Additional Information:

Travel 

50% - Position may spend 6¿10 nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

Yes

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Hazardous Duty

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                       Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                      process can be directed to:                           

Billy McCreary                                                            Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR       Human Resources

936-437-8541                                                               936-437-3150

[email protected]                                      [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

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.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

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.

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.