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LVN

Rockwall, TX · On-site

$25.50 - $34.50/hr

Rockwall County Jail - Rockwall, TX LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) NIGHTS * Full-Time Position Available - NIGHTS * Rotating Weekends * Vaccines not mandatory * We Welcome New Grads The Licensed ...

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Arapaho, OK · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/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 ...

LVN (License Vocational Nurse)

Crockett, TX · On-site

$20 - $27/hr

Houston County Jail - Crockett, TX LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) * DAYS - 7AM-5PM - Friday, Saturday, Sunday ONLY * Full-Time * Vaccines not mandatory * We Welcome New Grads The Licensed Vocational ...

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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 ...

QMHP MCOT Jail McKinney, TX 75071 Overview Salary Range $25.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Description The MCOT Jail team member works under the direction of the ...

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How much do tx jail jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 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.

How to become a Tx Jail officer in Texas?

To become a jail officer in Texas, applicants must meet age and education requirements, pass a background check, complete a training academy approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), and obtain TCOLE certification. Physical fitness and good moral character are also essential, and officers typically work in a secure environment requiring adherence to strict protocols.
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Infographic showing various Tx Jail job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,907 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

LVN (License Vocational Nurse)

TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS LLC

Crockett, TX • On-site

$20 - $27/hr

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Job description

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
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, Illinois, Wisconsin 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 at TK Health are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Location: Houston County Jail - Crockett, TX
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
  • DAYS - 7AM-5PM - Friday, Saturday, Sunday ONLY
  • Full-Time
  • Vaccines not mandatory
  • We Welcome New Grads

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Valid, unrestricted LPN license
  • Current CPR
  • Ability to pass a background check