Are you ready for a challenging new career?

Become a TJJD Juvenile Correctional Officer!

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) operates secure facilities and halfway houses throughout the State, and employs approximately 1,400 Juvenile Correctional Officers. If you want a good paying job with benefits, stability, promotional opportunities and the chance to perform challenging and important work, a Juvenile Correctional Officer position may be for you.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready for a challenge, willing to learn, and prepared to work as a team member in a structured environment, we encourage you to consider employment as a TJJD Juvenile Correctional Officer.

The training you receive upon hire will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need.  Upon successful completion of our excellent pre-service and on-the-job training program, you will be offered 5 hours college credit at Navarro College.  What a great way to start your juvenile justice career!

See more about the TJJD:

• Job Description
• Eligibility Criteria
• JCO Pay Program: Full-Time Employees
• JCO Benefits Information: Full-Time Employees
  

Benefits Include:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Group Life & Health Insuranc  for Employee
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Programs
• Free Meals While on Duty
• Career Ladder for Advancement
• Retirement Plan