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Tx Jail Jobs (NOW HIRING)

LPN

Wellington, KS · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... and Texas Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are ...

... and Texas Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are ...

LPN

Wellington, KS

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... and Texas Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are ...

Jailer

San Juan, TX · On-site

$15.35/hr

Maintains the security of the jail and the safety of the inmate. * Searches inmates and performs ... Possess of a valid Class C Texas driver's license. Knowledge of: jurisdictional boundaries of the ...

JAILER

Waco, TX

$40K - $53K/yr

Provide direct and remote supervision of inmates within housing and other areas of a jail, a ... Current and valid TX driver's license and a safe driving record Applicant must be 18 years of age ...

Civilian Jailer

Denton, TX · On-site

$22.27 - $28.96/hr

DUTIES Process all incoming and outgoing jail inmates including, but not limited to, taking ... Complete tasks including, but not limited to, conducting Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC ...

Correctional LPN / LVN

Purcell, OK · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

... and Texas Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,800 inmates. Our medical staff are ...

... and Texas Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are ...

Correctional LPN / LVN

Arapaho, OK · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

... and Texas Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are ...

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How much do tx jail jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for tx jail in the United States is $24.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tx Jail vs Tx Detention Officer?

AspectTx JailTx Detention Officer
CertificationsBasic detention certification, CPR, first aidSame as Tx Jail, often required
Work EnvironmentJail facilities, correctional institutionsJail facilities, correctional institutions
Employer & IndustryCounty jails, correctional agenciesCounty jails, correctional agencies
Job ResponsibilitiesSupervising inmates, maintaining securitySupervising inmates, enforcing rules

Both Tx Jail and Tx Detention Officer roles involve supervising inmates in jail settings, requiring similar certifications and working within correctional facilities. The terms are often used interchangeably, but 'Tx Jail' refers broadly to the facility, while 'Tx Detention Officer' specifies the role within that environment.

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Infographic showing various Tx Jail job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,907 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

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Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Description:
Join the TK Health team providing patient care where the need is highest. We are a correctional healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and unconventional environment.
All offers of employment with TK Health are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Location: Sumner County Jail, Wellington, Kansas
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
  • Full-time 6a-6p Rotating Weekends
  • Vaccines not mandatory
  • We Welcome New Grads

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse.
Qualifications:
  • Valid, unrestricted LPN license
  • Current CPR
  • Ability to pass a background check