Job Description
Pay starts at $18/hour; increases to $19/hour after 6 months; increases to
$20/hour after 1 year
Work schedule: Full-time; 12-hour shift (day 6am-6pm or night 6pm-6am);
Bi-weekly schedule with 3-day weekend off every other weekend.
Benefit package includes:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
- Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefit
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
Make a difference! Operated by the Management & Training Corporation, the East
Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, provides a safe working
environment and the opportunity to help people turn their lives around.
What you’ll do: Responsible for the custody and discipline of Inmates in the
facility in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas
Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. If assigned to transport, will
be responsible for the transporting of Inmates to and from the facility in
accordance with established procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Search for contraband and provide security.
- Count, feed and supervise Inmates in housing, work and other areas, which
includes climbing stairs.
3. Provide custody and security of Inmates including observation of Inmates,
which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
4. Perform security functions including “pat” and “strip” searches, by
squatting and bending to perform such functions.
5. Transfer and transport Inmates by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain
and secure assaultive Inmates as needed.
6. 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 use force and deadly force to include the use of chemical
agents and firearms to control Inmates.
7. Read, review and properly apply information found in Inmate records, which
is related to the Inmates’ health and safety and to the security of the
facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
8. Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.
9. 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.
10. If assigned to the food services area: assist in instructing Inmates
assigned to food service in the safe, hygienic method of preparing and
serving appetizing, eye-appealing meals.
11. It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
12. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
13. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling
appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are
observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills
procedures and intervention techniques.
14. Maintain accountability of staff, Inmates and property; adhere to safety
practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within
his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
- Successful completion of an accredited, TDCJ-approved Correctional Officer
Training program (provided upon hire) or TDCJ Correctional Officer
Pre-service Training Academy. Continued employment is contingent upon passing
exams and skills tests.
* Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required. unless
waived by management. If assigned to transportation, must have proper
endorsements such as CDL, Passenger Endorsement, as required.
Why: Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic
information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.
MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for
qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job
application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment
opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please
contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com
[customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Night shift