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TDCJ offers new recruit bonus for correctional officers

A $4,000 recruiting bonus is available for new correctional officers

Abilene Reporter-News

ABILENE, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is looking for correctional officers and other positions at its hiring seminar at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Chase Bank building at 3444 North First Street.

A $4,000 recruiting bonus is available for new correctional officers who agree to work at one of the 19 units throughout the state. Correctional and parole staff will receive an 8 percent pay raise in September.

A recruiter will be present to outline employee benefits, explain the duties and requirements, and answer questions.

Candidates must be at least 18 and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

For more information, call the TDCJ’s human resources office at 936-437-4098.

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