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MTC- Management & Training Corporation Correctional Officer in Henderson, Texas
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Location:3900 West Loop 571 North, Henderson, Tx. 75752
Work schedule:Full-time, 12hrs
Benefit package includes:
- Health/dental/vision/life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 9 paid holidays
- Opportunities for job advancement
Work with a purpose!Bradshaw State located inHenderson, Tx. is now hiring career-minded people to assist withsecuring the safety of our community while positively impacting thelives of those on the inside. Now hiring Correctional Officers at Bradshaw State Jail
Job responsibilities:Responsiblefor the custody and care of inmates; maintaining order and disciplineamong inmates in compliance with Management and Training Corporation(MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
Essential functions:
- Search for contraband and provide security.
- Count, feed and supervise offenders in housing, work and other areas, which includes climbing stairs.
- Provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
- Perform security functions including pat and strip searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
- Transfer and transport offenders by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive offenders as needed.
- Responds to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped offenders, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious offender or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs, steps, and ladders; and use force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control offenders.
- Read, review and properly apply information found in offender records, which is related to the offenders health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
- Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.
- Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: commissary, property, transportation, recreation, escort/roving, mailroom, laundry, visiting room, mobile patrol, central control, housing, restrictive housing and intake.
- If assigned to the food services area: assist in instructing offenders assigned to food service in the safe, hygienic method of preparing and serving appetizing, eye-appealing meals.
It is expected that the incumbent shallperform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities asdetermined by management.
Education/Experience requirements:
- No previous experience required.
- Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED
- Continued employment is contingent upon passing exams and skill tests in the TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-service Training Academy
- A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annualin-service training requirements and pass an annual background check,both of which must be approved by TDCJ.
Why:Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.
Management and Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, geneticinformation, national origin, or any other category protected by federallaw. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonableaccommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, includingdisabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you areinterested in employment opportunities with Management and TrainingCorporation and need assistan e, please contact our staffing departmentthrough[customersupport@mtctrains.com]{target="_blank"}or801-693-2888. :::
