Career and School Info for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Texas

Schools Concentrating On Correctional Officers And Jailers

• Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at LSCS, San Antonio College, TCC, and Blinn.

Fastest Response From Schools

• Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.

Student Body

• Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Paul Quinn College, Sam Houston State University, Texas State, and Stephen F Austin State University.
• Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Paul Quinn College, Laredo Community College, TAMIU, and UT Brownsville.
• Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Paul Quinn College, HCC, Galveston, and Colin College.

School Setting

• Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Central Texas College, Paul Quinn College, HCC, and Lamar State Orange.
• Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Paul Quinn College, Hardin - Simmons, McMurry, and Stephen F Austin State University.

Excellence

• % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Hardin - Simmons, Prairie View A & M University, Paul Quinn College, and TAMIU.
• Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Howard College, Hardin - Simmons, McMurry, and Del Mar College.

Working as Correctional Officers and Jailers in Texas

Correctional officers and jailers are responsible for supervising and managing convicted and suspected criminals who are incarcerated in jails, prisons, and reformatories. They are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the institutions, and are also required to report rule violations, disturbances and security breaches. Their responsibilities also include assisting local law enforcement to investigate escapes and search for escapees. Read a detailed Correctional Officer and Jailer job description and schools overview.

Correctional officers and jailers may find useful career development resources at Texas Corrections Association.

State Requirements

Correctional Officers and Jailers do not have to obtain any certificates or licenses to work in Texas.

Employers generally prefer candidates who have completed high school or passed an equivalent examination.