Between $3,248.00 and

$5,921.25

Per Month DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Heart of Texas $3,052.00

• $3,645.00 Per Month TDCJ Correctional Officer I Through Senior Correctional Officer
  Texas Department of Criminal Justice
• SET
  

Occupation:

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Location:

MARLIN, TX

• 76661
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

09/21/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/24/2026

Expires:

01/31/2027

Job #: 17071180

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

13 Month(s) Age

18 and up Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

Correctional Officer:

• To expedite the application process, please attach your valid government-issued photo identification card, your social security card or proof of authorization to work in the United States, and your proof of education (official diploma or transcript)

Job Duties:

This job posting is for Correctional Officer positions with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) at any available unitsSTATEWIDE.You only need to apply once and can select all the units you are interested in within this single application. In this role, you will supervise inmate work groups, prevent escapes, and maintain discipline according to strict rules and guidelines.

• For a full , please click the link below: TDCJ Correctional Officer You would be a GOOD fit if: You graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent and have successfully completed an accredited TDCJ approved college Correctional Officer Training program or TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-Service Training Academy.

You would be a GREAT fit if: You have at least 13 months of full-time, wage-earning experience in corrections or law enforcement, including roles such as Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, or Jailer. You may also be a great fit if you have completed at least two years of active military service with an Honorable or General-Under Honorable discharge, verified by a DD214, or if you have earned an Associate's degree, or higher, from a CHEA-accredited college or university, verified by an official transcript or diploma. See below for the minimum qualifications for each Correctional Officer level:

Correctional Officer I:

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED

Successful completion of an accredited Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) approved college Correctional Officer Training program or TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre Service Training Academy.

Correctional Officer II:

Seven months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer.

Correctional Officer III:

Level 1: Thirteen months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor or Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer as verified by an acceptable employment reference; or

An Associate's degree earned from a college or university accredited from an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as verified by an official diploma or college transcript; or

Completion of 2 years of active military service with an Honorable, or General-Under Honorable Conditions, discharge as verified by a DD214. Level 2: Twenty-five months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor or Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer as verified by an acceptable employment reference Level 3: Thirty-seven months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor or Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer as verified by an acceptable employment reference.

Senior Correctional Officer:

Seventy-three months full-time, wage-earning experience as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor of Correctional Officers, Correctional Food Service Manager, Correctional Laundry Manager, Law Enforcement, or Jailer as verified by an acceptable employment reference; or

A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree earned from a college or university accredited from an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as verified by an official diploma or college transcript; or

Completion of 4 years of active military service with an Honorable, or General-Under Honorable Conditions, discharge as verified by a DD214.

• Continued employment is contingent upon passing exams and skills tests

Additional Information:

Retiree Salary Will be 2.5% less than the posted salary Travel None

• 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 Apply once annually for this position through this posting.

Indicate your desired roles and locations using the Statement of Availability in the application. Qualified applications are valid for one year (from the date of submission) and require yearly renewal if over a year old. Applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

• Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered.

Both documents should include sufficient work history from either the applicant's 18th birthday or graduation from High School, whichever is later. Any gaps in employment that are more than 3 months must have an explanation (

Example:

July 1, 2022

• July 1, 2025
• unemployed).
• For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to theCAPPSapplication portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Contact Information:

Questions regarding this position may be directed to: Michelle Coker

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 100

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3219

EMAIL

michelle.coker@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the

Candidate:

Military Preference To receive

MILITARY

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

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click 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.

Goto:

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 Texas

Work 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.

Eligibility:

An 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.