🏛️CorrectionsActively Hiring
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
📍 Statewide, TX
Salary Range
$43,600–$65,000
Entry Exam
TDCJ Correctional Officer Assessment
Timeline
2–6 months
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
TDCJ Physical Fitness Test. Running, push-ups, sit-ups.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓U.S. citizen
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
- ✓Texas residency required
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
2–6 months
📌 Notes & Context
TDCJ hires continuously. Free housing available at some units. Texas Employees Retirement System pension.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Compare with other agencies →Starting Salary
$43,600
5-Year Salary
$54,000
10-Year Salary
$65,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 10 years
Health Insurance
partial
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
10 days
Sick Days/yr
12 days
Uniform Allowance
$600/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$2,800/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with TDCJ. TRS pension. Free housing at some units. Texas no state income tax.
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