Careers

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is a state agency focused on youth and public safety. We are looking for talented, dedicated professionals in positions that range from Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCOs) and Case Managers to Lawyers and Accountants.

Are you ready for a career that makes a difference in the lives of young Texans?

SEE OPEN POSITIONS & APPLY

Featured Career Paths and Departments

A group of JCOs chatting in the hallway.
Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO)

Provides daily supervision, mentorship, and support while guiding youth through structured programming and daily activities.

A treatment professional working with youths.
Treatment and Programming

Drive the implementation of the Texas Model, providing structured guidance, care, and support to help youth rehabilitate as an MHP, Nurse, Case Manager and more.

An educator in front of the classroom.
Education

Serve in the Lone Start School District at TJJD and provide traditional and career education opportunities to the youth in our facilities across the state.

A group of employees at El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department celebrating Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week.
Continuum of Care

Work to support the Continuum across the state whether working on the TJJD team or working with county level probation teams to serve youth at every level.

A facilities worker in the kitchen.
Facility Support

Our facilities need support on every level, whether it is food service, maintenance, administrative or others, every position drives our mission forward.

Employees in Central Office commemorating Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Central Office

Have a background in the IT, Finance, Human Resources, or Legal fields? Find all that and more at our Central Office location.

A Career with Purpose and Responsibility

Working in juvenile corrections is meaningful work, but it comes with inherent risks. The youth we serve can present challenging and unpredictable behaviors, and we believe applicants deserve to understand that reality.

We don’t expect our employees to face those challenges unprepared or alone. Through comprehensive training, ongoing education, mentorship, and hands-on experience, we prepare staff to recognize risks, maintain situational awareness, follow safety and environmental policies, de-escalate challenging situations, and work effectively as a team.

Our zero-tolerance approach to staff assaults means we do not accept violence as simply “part of the job.” We work to prevent incidents, respond effectively when they occur, support our employees, and learn from every incident.

This career isn’t for everyone. But for those ready to meet the challenge, it can be meaningful, impactful, and deeply rewarding.

Enjoy Outstanding Benefits

TJJD offers a range of positions with competitive salaries, strong benefits, and the chance for advancement. Benefits include:

  • Paid Days Off: Sick leave, vacation, and holidays
  • Retirement: Employees Retirement System of Texas
  • Health Insurance: State pays 100% of full-time employees plan and 50% of dependent’s plan
  • Optional Insurance Coverage: Vision, dental, term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and short- and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Health care, dependent care expenses, and commuter spending
  • Deferred Compensation: 401(k) and 457 plans through Texa$aver Program

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) manages benefits for employees and retirees of State of Texas agencies. For more information about health benefits for active employees, visit the ERS website.

Salary Schedules

Complete the Additional Forms

When applying to work at TJJD, the forms below will be required:

  1. Texas Comptroller’s Job Search Engine and Online Application
    (Note: You may also apply for positions by filling out and submitting the State of Texas Application for Employment, available in PDF.)
  2. TJJD Employment Application Supplement
  3. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form
  4. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation
  5. Authorization to Release Information
  6. Pre-Employment Affidavit for Educators

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Contact Information

Central Office, District Parole Offices, and Halfway Houses
Human Resources
hrjobs@tjjd.texas.gov
(512) 490-7670

Evins State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Edinburg, Texas)
Isabel Ramirez 
Isabel.Ramirez@tjjd.texas.gov
(956) 957-8113 

Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Gainesville, Texas)
Amanda Cowden 
Amanda.M.Cowden@tjjd.texas.gov
(940) 727-9678 

Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Giddings, Texas)
Jan Janisch  
Jan.S.Janisch@tjjd.texas.gov
(979) 716-4470

Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Mart, Texas)
LeaAnn Johnson 
Lea.johnson@tjjd.texas.gov
(254) 722-9276

Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Facility (Brownwood, Texas)
Jared Trowbridge 
Jared.M.Trowbridge@tjjd.texas.gov
(325) 203-6566

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