Correctional Officer - Houston

Company: Texas State Job Bank
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Additional Information
A veteran who has completed at least two years active military service and been discharged under honorable conditions, or an applicant who has earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college will start as a Correctional Officer IV, pay level 4, $3,284.27 per month. Regular promotions within the career path continue, progressing to $3,720.17 at 61 months of TDCJ service.
A CO applicant with prior government correctional custody or law enforcement experience within the 36-month period preceding date of hire shall be hired at a pay level corresponding with the months of service if dates of employment are verified by former employer and the applicant left employer in good standing.
For all TDCJ purposes, conviction of a criminal offense includes paid fine, time served, placed on probation (includes deferred adjudication), and court o dered restitution.
Correctional Officer Benefits

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• Vacation leave
  
• Sick Leave
  
• Paid holidays
  
• Retirement
  
• Group life and health insurance
  
  
  
  
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  • Dental programs
    
  • Free meals while on duty
    
  • Uniforms and equipment are furnished at no cost
    
  • Laundry of uniforms is furnished at no cost
    

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