Start your IT career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice!
The Information Technology Division provides automated information services and support to all divisions within the TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Correctional Managed Health Care, and other external entities as needed. Services include applications programming, network support, special projects, system and network operations, support services, and administrative services.
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E-mail ITD_EmploymentOpportunities@tdcj.texas.gov or call (936) 437-2665 for more information.
Testimonials
“The people! They are dedicated and offer an encouraging, positive work environment.”
“ITD has allowed me to grow…
as a leader and as an IT professional with endless opportunities.”
“After graduation…
ITD allowed me to apply my knowledge in a real-world environment with a wide range of enterprise systems.”
“I graduated from SHSU…
and joined ITD for an entry-level position. I was eager to learn and they are just as eager to teach. I learn something new every day and am thankful for the opportunity.”
“Coming from the U.S. Navy…
a sense of teamwork is important to me. ITD offers that same feeling where a sense of purpose is alive and well. ITD is awesome!”
“As a ‘techy’ person…
ITD offered me the chance to improve my skills as a systems analyst focusing on project management.”
Why Choose ITD?
Diverse Experience
Positions in ITD give you the opportunity to gain a wider range of experience than with a private corporation. Those positions include:
Analyst (business, management, systems) ♦ Application Programmer ♦ Business Continuity ♦ Database Administrator ♦ Desktop Support ♦ Help Desk ♦ Inventory and Store Specialist (communications) ♦ IT Security Analyst ♦ Network Specialist ♦ Program Specialist (IT, offender telephone system) ♦ Program Supervisor (IT, video, wireless) ♦ Project Manager ♦ Property Manager (equipment, software, hardware) ♦ Systems Administrator ♦ Systems Support Specialist (customer service, help desk, installers, support, wireless) ♦ Technical Writer ♦ Telecommunications Specialist (cabling, wiring, telephone, radio, wireless, video) ♦ Training Specialist
Entry-Level Positions
ITD has entry-level positions available. Training opportunities are frequently provided.
Career Ladder
Many ITD positions have an associated career ladder advancement system, which provides time and merit-based criteria for advances in your field.
Employee Benefits
As a TDCJ employee, your individual health insurance premium is covered and family plans are very affordable. Dental, life, and disability plans are available at highly subsidized rates. Excellent retirement benefits. You will accrue vacation and sick time every month, and the agency observes many state and federal holidays. For more information about benefits, click this link.
