JOB SUMMARY
Performs advanced administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing
program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing
schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; monitoring and evaluating program
activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; coordinating program activities; and
supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the
use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Oversees activities of staff within the Institutional Unit and State Jail programs; plans,
implements, coordinates, and monitors prison facility programs, services, and operations;
oversees the development and implementation of program guidelines, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with laws, statutes, and agency requirements,
policies, and procedures.
B. Oversees special investigations, reviews, and program analyses; develops and implements
effective techniques for evaluating facility program services and operations; conducts site visits
of units, jails, and other facilities; provides guidance to employees in handling difficult or complex
problems; and provides guidance in developing new methods and procedures.
C. Establishes program goals and objectives; oversees the preparation of program management
and productivity reports and studies and recommends improvements; and oversees the
preparation of and evaluates program budget requests.
D. Supervises the work of others; and provides technical assistance and direction in response to
critical events and emergency situations to include escapes and unit disturbances.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a
related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the
required eight years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college
or university on a year-for-year basis.
2. Eight years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody, law enforcement, or criminal
justice program administration experience.
3. Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of correctional or law enforcement administration
and management.
2. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes relating to penal
institutions.
3. Knowledge of emergency response procedures for critical incidents to include escapes,
disturbances, and deaths.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
5. Skill in correctional custody and law enforcement methods, practices, and techniques to
include the use of force and chemical agents.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
10. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
11. Skill in public address.
12. Skill to develop, evaluate, and implement program operations and procedures.
13. Skill to supervise the work of others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,
alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate
motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, dolly, telephone, weapons,
restraining devices, and automobile.
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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Zilleah Ross
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3150
EMAIL [email protected]
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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions
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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.