The TDCJ - Bartlett Innovation Unit inmates are teaching basic commands to foster dogs from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to help give them a second chance at finding a home. 🐶 🐾Through this program, they are gaining experience and learning new skills that aid in their rehabilitation journey. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice manages inmates in state prisons, state jails, and private correctional facilities that contract with the TDCJ. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

#TDCJ officially launched the new Correctional Development Program earlier this week, which is designed to ensure cadet graduates are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to handle real-world correctional operations. This new program consists of: ⭐️ Eight-Week Pre-Service Academy ⭐️ Five-Phase Training Model ⭐️ Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) ⭐️ Updated Physical Agility Test (PAT) Learn more about the Correctional Development Program by watching below: | Texas Depar

TDCJ and the Office of Inspector General are surging personnel to find and stop the flow of illegal and dangerous contraband into correctional facilities. Beginning this month, specialized search and drug testing teams, assisted by cadets who are near the end of their officer training program will be making unannounced visits at specific units. Here is an inside look at the campaign to uncover contraband at the Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

We're creating leaders in the field of Corrections. Come work alongside the best! Become a TDCJ Correctional Officer Today. #TDCJ #CareerWithAPurpose | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

It’s for recruitment. It’s for retention. It’s for empowering the next generation of home-grown, TDCJ leaders. It all started with a bold idea and now TDCJ is proud to introduce the brand new, state-of-the-art Career Center. Get a first-hand look at the new center, as well as meet with recruitment staff and other agency representatives, during the Mega Hiring Event and Career Center Celebration this Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Career Center is located at: 2 Financial Pla