Job DescriptionApplicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.For the most accurate and uptodate information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Job Duties: This role is responsible for maintaining strict safety and security protocols to protect staff, inmates, and visitors across institutional operations. The position ensures full compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and American Correctional Association (ACA) guidelines. Duties include evaluating and supervising upper management, security personnel, and administrative staff to ensure consistent performance and accountability. The role also develops, implements, and enforces institutional policies that align with state and federal laws. Additionally, it requires reviewing operational reports, internal audits, and inmate grievances to identify risks, address deficiencies, and promote a secure and compliant correctional environment.
You'd be a GOOD fit if: You have a deep understanding of correctional sound practices.
You possess strong networking skills to forge lasting trust with unit administrators, correctional staff and other divisions to meet the mission of TDCJ.
You are able to communicate the needs of the units to leadership, listen to the concerns of advocacy groups, and respond to their needs and of the inmates incarcerated.
You'd be a GREAT fit if: You have proven history working with correctional professionals.
You have skill in translating reports/data for unit administration.
You demonstrate strong ethical judgement and high integrity if provided the opportunity to lead thousands of staff, multimillion dollar facilities and the custody and care of incarcerated individuals.
You have the need to lead a culture of change within prisons, and the ability to analyze trends and data related to the prisons.
For the full Job Description, please click the link below: Director III Regional Director
Additional Information: Travel 100% Position may spend 16+ nights away per month
Work Site Visits No
Study Material No
PreService Training Academy Required No
Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous
Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact Information: Questions concerning this Questions concerning the application position can be directed to: process can be directed to: Eric Guerrero Amy Bullard Hiring Manager OR Human Resources 9364372170 9364373060 [email protected] [email protected] 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. Go to: 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.
