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• $4,309.00 Per Month TDCJ
• Major of Correctional Officers
• Food Servi
  Texas Department of Criminal Justice
• SET
  

Occupation:

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Location:

PALESTINE, TX

• 75861
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/01/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

09/01/2026

Expires:

09/16/2026

Agency Job ID:

103845

Job #: 17063802

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.

https:

//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=103845&PostingSeq=1 Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Job Duties:

In this role, you will oversee departmental expenses to ensure operations remain efficient and within the established budget. You will prepare budget reports and reconcile the budget on a monthly basis. You will calculate monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual food requirements and review and approve departmental requisitions. You will supervise the preparation and serving of meals, ensure dining, service, and food preparation areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. You will provide instruction to employees and inmates on safety regulations, chemical handling, sanitation procedures, food preparation and portion control, and the operation of food service equipment.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent of GED.You have criminal justice and supervisory experience.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have six years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody, law enforcement or food service management experience to include three years in the supervision of employees.

You have thirty semester hours with a minimum of six semester hours in Criminal Justice.

• For the full , please click the link below:

Major of Correctional Officers

•

Food Service Additional Information:

Travel None

• Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Douglas Skaggs Zilleah RossHiring Manager OR Human Resources903-834-6186 936-437-3150Douglas.

Skaggs@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the

Candidate:

Military PreferenceTo receive

MILITARY

PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps:

//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.

Go to:

http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.