TDCJ Hiring Event Oct. 28 in Humble: Correctional Officer Jobs Start at $52,441

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is bringing a correctional officer hiring event to the Workforce Solutions office in Humble on Wednesday, October 28, and the state's own pay table puts a brand-new officer at $52,441 a year before a single promotion. For northeast Harris County job seekers, it means meeting a state recruiter without driving to Huntsville.

One morning, one employer, one job title: if you have a diploma or GED and a clean record, this is a state career with a five-figure starting salary and full benefits.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	TDCJ Hiring Event
Date	Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time	9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location	Workforce Solutions Humble Office, 9668 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. West, Humble, TX 77338
Employer	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Role	Correctional officer
Registration	Pre-registration form (name, email, phone)
Eligibility	18 or older, high school diploma or GED, no felony convictions

What TDCJ Is Hiring For in Humble

The event was listed by Workforce Solutions in its October roundup of Houston-area hiring events. It is a single-employer event for one job: correctional officer. The listing invites job seekers to come in and learn more about the available positions. It does not say which prison units are hiring or how many openings TDCJ plans to fill, so ask the recruiter directly where new officers from this area are being placed.

TDCJ runs units across the state, so know how far you are willing to commute before you sit down.

💵 What It Pays

TDCJ publishes its correctional officer salary schedule, effective September 1, 2025, after the Legislature approved a 10% raise. A new Correctional Officer I earns $52,441 a year at a standard unit and $54,014 at a maximum-security unit. Pay steps up automatically with service: about $56,455 after the first year, and $63,072 for a Senior Correctional Officer with six-plus years.

Some candidates start higher. According to TDCJ, applicants with an accredited associate's degree, or veterans with two years of honorable active-duty service, can start at the Correctional Officer III level, which pays $4,704.60 a month at a standard unit. TDCJ also lists free meals on duty, uniforms and laundry at no cost, state retirement, and health, dental and life insurance.

⚠️ Read This Before You Drive to Humble

The state's minimum requirements are strict, and they are not negotiable at a hiring table. You are not eligible if any of these apply:

Any felony conviction, ever, or any family violence conviction
A Class A misdemeanor conviction in the last 10 years, or a Class B in the last 3
Currently on probation or deferred adjudication, or facing pending charges or warrants
Legally barred from possessing a firearm
Under 18, or without a high school diploma or GED

Men ages 18 to 25 also need Selective Service registration or proof of exemption. New hires must pass a drug test, a physical agility test and a computer proficiency check.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Fill out the pre-registration form before you go.
Bring your ID and the documents that prove you can work in the U.S. The form asks candidates to be ready with valid I-9 documents.
Bring your diploma or GED, plus a DD-214 or college transcript if you may qualify for higher starting pay.
Arrive early. The event ends at 1 p.m.

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FAQ

When and where is the TDCJ hiring event in Humble?

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Workforce Solutions Humble Office, 9668 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. West, Humble, TX 77338.

How much do TDCJ correctional officers make?

New officers start at $52,441 a year at a standard unit and $54,014 at a maximum-security unit, under the salary schedule effective September 1, 2025.

Do I need a college degree?

No. A high school diploma or GED is the minimum. An associate's degree or qualifying military service can raise your starting pay.

Can I apply with a criminal record?

Not with any felony or family violence conviction. Recent Class A or Class B misdemeanors and current probation also disqualify applicants.

Do I have to register?

Workforce Solutions posted a short pre-registration form. The listing does not address walk-ins, so register first.

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