The Huntsville Item
HUNTSVILLE — Administrators with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will present current hiring opportunities and career benefits for correctional officers at the Texas Workforce Commission office in Livingston on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
According to a press release sent out Monday, there are a number of staff openings for both full- and part-time correctional officers at the Polunsky Unit, as well as other units statewide.
A recruiter will be on hand to explain the current pay plan, outline the employee benefits and retirement program, explain the duties and requirements of a correctional officer, and answer questions.
A $4,000 recruiting bonus is available for new correctional officers who agree to work at one of 15 units across the state.
Beginning pay for correctional officers starts at $2,435 per month and progresses at intervals to $3,240.70 after 91 months of service within that classification.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
For more information about employment with TDCJ, visit their website at www.tdcj.state.tx.us and click the link marked “Employment”, or call the human resources department at (936) 437-4098.
The Texas Workforce Commission Office is located at 1241 West Church, Suite 300, in Livingston.