Current hiring opportunities and career benefits for Correctional Officers and other positions with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will be presented at a hiring seminar on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gurney Unit located at 1385 FM 3328 in Tennessee Colony.

 

A recruiter will be present to explain the current pay plan, outline the employee benefits and retirement program, explain the duties and requirements of a Correctional Officer and other positions and answer questions. 

 

A $4,000 recruiting bonus is available for new Correctional Officers who agree to work at one of 19 units across the state. 

 

For more information about employment with the TDCJ, visit our web site at www.tdcj.texas.gov and use the link marked “Employment.”

 

Beginning Correctional Officer pay starts at $2,695.55 per month and progresses at intervals to $3,587.45 after 91 months of service within C.O. classification. 

 

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 

 

For more information, call the TDCJ Human Resources office at (936) 437-4098.