TDCJ - Program Supervisor VI - Assistant Regional Director for Prison and Jail Operations

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:

Performs advanced administrative and supervisory program work.  Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; monitoring and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; coordinating program activities; and supervising the work of others.  Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

 Bachelor's degree from a college or university with a Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred.  Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required eight years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. Eight years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody, law enforcement, or criminal justice program administration experience. Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees. Knowledge of the principles and practices of correctional or law enforcement administration and management. 

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes relating to penal institutions.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures for critical incidents to include escapes, disturbances, and deaths.  
• Skill in correctional custody and law enforcement methods, practices, and techniques to include the use of force and chemical agents. 
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 
• Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 
• Skill in public address. 
• Skill to develop, evaluate, and implement program operations and procedures. 
• Skill to supervise the work of others. 

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

Program Supervisor VI

Additional Information:

Travel 

100% - Position may spend 16+ nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

No

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:                           

Angela Chevalier                                                             Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR            Human Resources

361-362-6328                                                                    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.