Correctional Officer - (Overton, TX)

Responsible for the custody and discipline of offenders in the facility in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. If assigned to the transportation department, responsible for the transporting of offenders to and from the facility in accordance with established procedures. Critical functions: Search for contraband and provide security. Count, feed and supervise offenders in housing, work and other areas. Provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders, which includes long periods of sitting and standing. Respond to emergencies to search for offenders, administer 1st aid at the emergency site. 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.