Job Description
JOB SUMMARY Performs routine supervisory work in the care and custody of inmates. Work involves assisting in
performing in-service training of staff. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the
use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Monitors inmate files and correspondence regarding sexual assault, extortion, and other
aggressive behavior by inmates; conducts interviews and debriefings of inmates; compiles and
analyzes data and prepares related documentation and reports; supervises, instructs, trains,
and ensures the safety of assigned employees; and maintains care, custody, and adherence to
rules and regulations by inmates assigned to specific work area.
B. Supervises and searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises
inmates in housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs, steps, and ladders; and performs
security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, and climbing
stairs, steps, and ladders to reach the assigned areas.
C. Provides liaison and assistance to staff, departments, and agencies; assists with safe prisons
investigations; interprets safe prisons related information; coordinates with law enforcement
agencies to develop and provide training; and supervises and provides custody and security of
inmates including observing actions of inmates, squatting and bending to perform "pat" and
"strip" searches of inmates, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive inmates, and
transferring and transporting inmates by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers,
vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.
D. Supervises and provides security of inmates performing technical skills such as construction,
maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations which
involve climbing stairs, steps, and ladders and climbing around the inside and outside of
buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or
moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather.
E. Responds to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for
escaped inmates, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site,
carrying an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down
stairs, steps, and ladders; and uses force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents
or firearms to control inmates.
F. Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in inmate records which is related to the
inmate's health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides appropriate information to
other staff; complies with all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; enforces inmate
disciplinary rules; supervises the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports;
attends unit investigative team meetings; and advises of aggressive activities and trends and
assists in resolving predatory issues.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Two years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
3. Safe prisons or security threat group experience preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities.
2. Knowledge of correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
4. Knowledge of safe prisons operations preferred.
5. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
7. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
9. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.
10. Skill in the supervision of employees and inmates.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull,
bend repeatedly, climb stairs, steps, and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count,
read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a
motor vehicle, operate motor equipment, perform tactile discernment, and restrain assaultive
persons.
B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and
moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone,
working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, dry
atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, grease,
oils, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding,
using chemical agents, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions may
include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, radio,
firearms, handcuffs, waist and leg restraints, turn cranks on manual doors, tear gas canisters
and weapons, VCR cameras, various locking systems, tractor, trailer, dolly, and automobile.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be
accepted.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of
employment.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
ALEX ARAUJO
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 101
Huntsville, TX 77320
PH: (936) 437-4042
Email: CO.series@tdcj.texas.gov Texas Department of Criminal Justice TX
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