Sergeant

Description

Pay:  $22.00 an hour

Position: Sergeant

Facility name: Bridgeport Correctional Center

Location: 4000 North Tenth Street, Bridgeport, TX  76426

Work schedule: Full-time; 12-hour shift (day & night)

Work with a purpose! Begin a career as part of the administrative team, utilizing your skills and abilities to change the life of a Job Corps student or correctional resident.

Benefit package includes:

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• AD&D, short-term disability and long term-disability
• 401(k)  
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Job responsibilities: 
Directly supervises assigned correctional officers. 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.

Essential Functions:

1. Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees.
2. Provide for the care, custody and adherence to rules and regulations of offenders assigned to specific work area.
3. Supervise and provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders and offenders assigned to work duty which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
4. Supervise and direct searches for contraband including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.

 Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Why: Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career.

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 [email protected] or 801-693-2600.