Correction Officers in the Houston area are referred to as Detention Officers. To be a Detention Officer in Houston, you will need to apply with the Harris County Sheriff’s Officer. As a detention officer, you will be working within Harris County jails; under the direction and supervision of Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains in your particular […]
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Correctional Officer Requirements for Texas
There are over 100 prisons throughout Texas under the control of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, employing over 25,000 Correctional Officers. To be eligible to become a Correctional Officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the following requirements must be met: You must be a citizen of the U.S, or an alien […]