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MTC- Management & Training Corporation

Detention Officer - Anson

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$51,431 / year median in Texas

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

$23.88 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Jones County $17.65
  • $20.47 Per hour Detention Officer
  • Anson MTC
  • Management & Training Corporation
Occupation:
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Location:
Anson, TX
  • 79501
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
Posted:
07/27/2026 Positions available: 3
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
07/30/2026
Expires:
10/01/2026 Job #: 17046272 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 1 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .
Pay:
$23.88 per hour + $1,000
Sign-on Bonus Schedule:
12 hours (6:00PM-6:00AM) nights; a bi-weekly schedule with a 3-day weekend every other weekend (excluding overtime).
Benefit package includes:
Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Sick and vacation time Paid holidays Civic duty and military leave Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)!AtBluebonnet Detention Center, in Anson, Texas,our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff who make a difference every day! What you'll do: You'll be responsible for the custody and security of non-citizens assigned to the facility.
Essential functions:
Provide custody and security of non-citizens, including observation of non-citizens, in various assigned areas. This includes long periods of standing and walking. Search for contraband and provide security. Perform specific security functions including pat and strip searches. Respond to any and all emergencies, which requires running, climbing stairs, using physical force to restrain non-citizens, Must have the ability to work all posts, comply with all post orders, and perform all duties outlined in post orders. May be required to transfer and transport non-citizens by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive non-citizens, as needed. Read, review and properly apply information found in detainee records which is related to the non-citizens health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel. Properly prepare and maintain records, forms and reports, as appropriate.
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. Prior corrections experience is preferred. Valid drivers license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. Must have United States Citizenship and successfully complete required pre-service training.