• You must be a citizen of the U.S., or an alien authorized to work in the U.S.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must possess a High School Diploma from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or a state or military-issued General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• You must not be on active duty in the military, unless on terminal leave. (Applicants may screen if they are within 6 months of eligibility.)
• You must not hae been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.
• You must never have been convicted of a felony.
• You must never have been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence.
• You cannot have had a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 5 years.
• You cannot have had a Class A misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years.
• You cannot be on probation for any criminal offense.
• You cannot have any criminal charges pending or have an outstanding warrant.
• You must be able to perform the essential functions of a Correctional Officer, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You must pass the TDCJ Pre-Employment test.
• You must pass the TDCJ Physcial Agility Test.
• Male applicants, age 18 through 25, must provide proof of Selective Service registration or exemption from Selective Service registration.