On-Call Correctional Officer

Company:  MTC
Location: Lockhart
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Pay - $15.00 per hour

Schedule – On-Call, Part-Time

Benefit package includes:

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Employee assistance program

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Gregory S. Coleman Unit in Lockhart, 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 while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties:

  1. Search for contraband and provide security.

  2. Count, feed and supervise offenders in housing, work and other areas, which includes climbing stairs.

  3. Provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders, 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 offenders by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive offenders as needed.

  6. Responds to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped offenders, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious offender 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 offenders.

  7. Read, review and properly apply information found in offender records, which is related to the offenders’ health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.

  8. Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent or GED required.

  • Successful completion of an accredited TDCJ-approved Correctional Officer Training program or TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-service Training Academy. Continued employment is contingent upon passing exams and skill tests.

  • A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

  • Must successfully complete and pass annual TDCJ approved in-service training requirements and background checks.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 or 801-693-2888.

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