Evaluate programming progress and participates in resident/inmate progress meetings. Conducts assessments. * Ensure accountability of residents/inmates in the community via phone calls, onsite checks ...
Evaluate programming progress and participates in resident/inmate progress meetings. Conducts assessments. * Ensure accountability of residents/inmates in the community via phone calls, onsite checks ...
Corrections Officer
$63K - $77K/yr
... inmate movement and interaction and document any unusual occurrences Controls doors throughout the facility to control access into and out of various parts of the facility Communicates with inmates ...
Corrections Officer
$63K - $77K/yr
... inmate movement and interaction and document any unusual occurrences Controls doors throughout the facility to control access into and out of various parts of the facility Communicates with inmates ...
Ensure resident/inmate physical and electronic file is up-to-date and contains all relevant and pertinent information.
Ensure resident/inmate physical and electronic file is up-to-date and contains all relevant and pertinent information.
Corrections - Security Coordinator
Austin, TX · On-site
$51K - $60K/yr
Maintains accurate inmate count for each unit, including individual building counts. Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel. Responds to panic and fire alarms ...
Corrections - Security Coordinator
Austin, TX · On-site
$51K - $60K/yr
Maintains accurate inmate count for each unit, including individual building counts. Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel. Responds to panic and fire alarms ...
Corrections - Security Coordinator
$51K - $60K/yr
Maintains accurate inmate count for each unit, including individual building counts. Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel. Responds to panic and fire alarms ...
Corrections - Security Coordinator
$51K - $60K/yr
Maintains accurate inmate count for each unit, including individual building counts. Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel. Responds to panic and fire alarms ...
Correction Specialist II
San Marcos, TX · On-site
$45K - $48K/yr
Conducts daily coordination with all legal entities involved with inmate incarceration. Incumbents perform complex and advanced decision-making without supervision on matters of release of inmate ...
Correction Specialist II
San Marcos, TX · On-site
$45K - $48K/yr
Conducts daily coordination with all legal entities involved with inmate incarceration. Incumbents perform complex and advanced decision-making without supervision on matters of release of inmate ...
Corrections Officer
$58K - $65K/yr
Assists with inmate counts as needed. Updates and prints new count sheets, moves lists and other lists each day. Documents statistical data as required. Assists in meal distribution as needed.
Corrections Officer
$58K - $65K/yr
Assists with inmate counts as needed. Updates and prints new count sheets, moves lists and other lists each day. Documents statistical data as required. Assists in meal distribution as needed.
Corrections Officer
Austin, TX · On-site
$58K - $65K/yr
Assists with inmate counts as needed. Updates and prints new count sheets, moves lists and other lists each day. Documents statistical data as required. * Assists in meal distribution as needed.
Corrections Officer
Austin, TX · On-site
$58K - $65K/yr
Assists with inmate counts as needed. Updates and prints new count sheets, moves lists and other lists each day. Documents statistical data as required. * Assists in meal distribution as needed.
CO Financial Asst II
Georgetown, TX · On-site
$20.36/hr
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Ensures cash flow of inmate accounts (intake, purchases, third-party release, releases) Monitors commissary applications, trouble shoot deposit kiosks and inmate commissary ...
CO Financial Asst II
Georgetown, TX · On-site
$20.36/hr
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Ensures cash flow of inmate accounts (intake, purchases, third-party release, releases) Monitors commissary applications, trouble shoot deposit kiosks and inmate commissary ...
Chief Psychiatrist
Austin, TX · On-site
Inmate Programming Staff and Chaplains Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that is designed to support your long-term success and well-being. This comprehensive benefits program ...
Chief Psychiatrist
Austin, TX · On-site
Inmate Programming Staff and Chaplains Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that is designed to support your long-term success and well-being. This comprehensive benefits program ...
Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts in the kitchen. * Prepare, assist, or instructs inmate labor and/or team members in the preparation ...
Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts in the kitchen. * Prepare, assist, or instructs inmate labor and/or team members in the preparation ...
Chief Psychiatrist
Austin, TX · On-site
Inmate Programming Staff and Chaplains Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that is designed to support your long-term success and well-being. This comprehensive benefits program ...
Chief Psychiatrist
Austin, TX · On-site
Inmate Programming Staff and Chaplains Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that is designed to support your long-term success and well-being. This comprehensive benefits program ...
Food Service Worker
Del Valle, TX · On-site
$21/hr
Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts in the kitchen. * Prepare, assist, or instructs inmate labor and/or team members in the preparation ...
Food Service Worker
Del Valle, TX · On-site
$21/hr
Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts in the kitchen. * Prepare, assist, or instructs inmate labor and/or team members in the preparation ...
Chief Psychiatrist
Austin, TX · On-site
Inmate Programming Staff and Chaplains Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that is designed to support your long-term success and well-being. This comprehensive benefits program ...
Chief Psychiatrist
Austin, TX · On-site
Inmate Programming Staff and Chaplains Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that is designed to support your long-term success and well-being. This comprehensive benefits program ...
Chief Psychiatrist
Austin, TX · On-site
Inmate Programming Staff and Chaplains Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that is designed to support your long-term success and well-being. This comprehensive benefits program ...
Chief Psychiatrist
Austin, TX · On-site
Inmate Programming Staff and Chaplains Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that is designed to support your long-term success and well-being. This comprehensive benefits program ...
CO Financial Asst II
Georgetown, TX · On-site
$20.36/hr
Ensures cash flow of inmate accounts (intake, purchases, third-party release, releases) * Monitors commissary applications, trouble shoot deposit kiosks and inmate commissary portal and assist in ...
CO Financial Asst II
Georgetown, TX · On-site
$20.36/hr
Ensures cash flow of inmate accounts (intake, purchases, third-party release, releases) * Monitors commissary applications, trouble shoot deposit kiosks and inmate commissary portal and assist in ...
Chief Psychiatrist
$293K - $483K/yr
Partners with the Director of Inmate Behavioral Health to strategically plan, implement, and evaluate clinical services, driving continuous operational improvements and efficiency. Creates and ...
Chief Psychiatrist
$293K - $483K/yr
Partners with the Director of Inmate Behavioral Health to strategically plan, implement, and evaluate clinical services, driving continuous operational improvements and efficiency. Creates and ...
Physician Assistant (Mid-Level Practitioner) - Recruitment Incentive
Bastrop, TX · On-site
$99K - $134K/yr
Physician Assistant Serves as a physician assistant at a Bureau of Prisons' correctional facility and is responsible for providing primary health care for inmate patients. Works collaboratively with ...
Physician Assistant (Mid-Level Practitioner) - Recruitment Incentive
Bastrop, TX · On-site
$99K - $134K/yr
Physician Assistant Serves as a physician assistant at a Bureau of Prisons' correctional facility and is responsible for providing primary health care for inmate patients. Works collaboratively with ...
Inmate information
See Austin, TX salary details
$28.7K - $32.9K
1% of jobs
$32.9K - $37K
3% of jobs
$37K - $41.2K
9% of jobs
$41.2K - $45.3K
11% of jobs
$45.7K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$45.3K - $49.5K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $52.2K / yr.
$49.5K - $53.6K
16% of jobs
$53.6K - $57.8K
14% of jobs
$59.5K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$57.8K - $61.9K
14% of jobs
$61.9K - $66K
7% of jobs
$66K - $70.2K
6% of jobs
$70.2K - $74.3K
3% of jobs
$28.7K
$53.5K
$74.3K
How much do inmate jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for inmate in Austin, TX is $53,533.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,600.00 and $59,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is an inmate?
Inmates are individuals who are confined in a jail, prison, or other correctional facility as a result of being charged with or convicted of a crime. They remain in custody for a specified period, which may vary depending on the nature of their offense and sentence. Inmates are subject to the rules and routines of the correctional institution and may participate in various programs such as education, vocational training, or rehabilitation during their incarceration.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Correctional Officer, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Correctional Officer, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of criminal justice principles, and physical fitness. Familiarity with security systems, surveillance technology, and incident reporting tools is important. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and sound judgment set outstanding officers apart. These skills are vital for ensuring the safety, order, and rehabilitation within correctional facilities.
What is the difference between Inmate vs Prison Guard?
| Aspect | Inmate | Prison Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities | Personnel responsible for supervising inmates and maintaining security |
| Required Credentials | Legal incarceration, no certifications needed | Security training, correctional officer certification |
| Work Environment | Correctional facilities, confined setting | Prison or jail facilities, active security environment |
| Employer | Correctional institutions, government agencies | Correctional institutions, government agencies |
Inmates are individuals serving time in correctional facilities, while prison guards are staff responsible for overseeing inmates and ensuring security. The roles differ significantly in responsibilities, credentials, and work environment, but both are integral to the correctional system.
What cities near Austin, TX are hiring for Inmate jobs?
Cities near Austin, TX with the most Inmate job openings:
CoreCivic rating
5.9
Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
32nd of 43 rated prisons
Job description
22.78 per hour
AtCoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standardsof professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Case Manager, Community Corrections who has apassion for providing the highest quality care in a residential setting. Comejoin a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people andcommunities we serve.
The Case Manager, Community Corrections is responsible for programmatic goals, ensuring court-ordered conditions are met, and the reestablishment of family and community ties as required. Ensures contractual deadlines are met, and the residents' performance is monitored and documented properly. Provides exceptional customer service and complies with company policies and procedures.
- Supervise caseload of residents/inmates to ensure program requirements are being met. Evaluate programming progress and participates in resident/inmate progress meetings. Conducts assessments.
- Ensure accountability of residents/inmates in the community via phone calls, onsite checks, and verification of submitted documentation and requests.
- Review and oversees resident/inmate financial obligations.
- Review and evaluates resident/inmate behavior. Determines if disciplinary measures are needed.
- Ensure resident/inmate physical and electronic file is up-to-date and contains all relevant and pertinent information.
- Maintains and monitors confidentiality of resident/inmate records and administrative files.
- Complies with requirements of the applicable laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contractual requirements.
- Acts as duty case manager as assigned.
- Domestic U.S. travel may be required.
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At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
Industry
Public safety administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Brentwood, TN, US
Year founded
1983