Q. How much does TDCJ pay hourly?
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Salaries
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Correctional Officer salaries – 16 salaries reported | $18/hr |
| Correctional Officer III salaries – 4 salaries reported | $18/hr |
| Correctional Officer salaries – 3 salaries reported | $20/hr |
| Clerk salaries – 3 salaries reported | $9/hr |
Q. How long is the TDCJ hiring process?
2-4 weeks.
Table of Contents
- Q. How much does TDCJ pay hourly?
- Q. How long is the TDCJ hiring process?
- Q. Is TDCJ a federal job?
- Q. Can an ex felon work for TDCJ?
- Q. Does TDCJ pay monthly?
- Q. How much do TDCJ captains make?
- Q. What should I wear to an interview at TDCJ?
- Q. What are the requirements to work for TDCJ?
- Q. Are correctional officers respected?
- Q. What is the starting salary for a TDCJ guard?
- Q. Is TDCJ a good job?
- Q. Do you get paid for TDCJ training?
Q. Is TDCJ a federal job?
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is a department of the government of the U.S. state of Texas. The TDCJ operates the largest prison system in the United States.
Q. Can an ex felon work for TDCJ?
Convicted felons (or those convicted of an equivalent offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice) do not become eligible for consideration until 10 years have elapsed since termination of sentence.
Q. Does TDCJ pay monthly?
Tuition is not reimbursed by the TDCJ….Correctional Officer-Sponsored Training Program Salary. Effective September 1, 2019.
| Title | *Monthly Salary | Months of Employment |
|---|---|---|
| CO III | $3,019.84 | 0 to 12 |
| CO IV | $3,284.27 | 13 to 36 |
| CO IV | $3,480.77 | 37 to 72 |
| CO V | $3,720.17 | 73+ |
Q. How much do TDCJ captains make?
Correctional Supervisor Salary Effective September 1, 2021
| Title | Salary Group | **Maximum Security Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Manager IV | A18 | $4,084.72 |
| Lieutenant | B19 | $4,224.55 |
| Captain | B20 | $4,435.79 |
| Major | B21 | $4,756.38 |
Q. What should I wear to an interview at TDCJ?
Employees attending meetings representing TDCJ or who have contact with the public shall dress in professional or business casual attire as appropriate.
Q. What are the requirements to work for TDCJ?
You must be a U.S. citizen or an immigrant with lawful status, who is authorized to work in the U.S. You must be at least 18 years old. You must possess a High School Diploma from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or a state or military-issued General Education Development (GED) certificate.
Q. Are correctional officers respected?
It’s almost incredulous that correctional officers are the least honored, least respected and least understood of all public service employees in the United States. According to the U.S Bureau of Prisons, there are roughly 410,950 COs working in federal, state and local facilities.
Q. What is the starting salary for a TDCJ guard?
Under the new structure, the starting salary of about $36,000 won’t increase. And officers who have been at the agency more than 7.5 years will only get a one-time 3.7% raise, or about $1,600 a year.
Q. Is TDCJ a good job?
Pretty standard government job The TDCJ is a pretty standard government agency. Lots of politics, red tape and low pay. If you roll good dice and get on a team with decent management, you’ll do ok. Not the place for someone wanting to work on the cutting edge or make big bucks.
Q. Do you get paid for TDCJ training?
Will I have to pay to go to the TDCJ Training Academy? No. You begin State employment on the first day of the TDCJ Training Academy. State employees are paid monthly.
