TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICEBasic Eligibility Criteria for Employment with TDCJ
Select one of the links below to view the basic eligibility criteria.
Correctional Officer
Non-Correctional
Parole Officer
Additional Information:
For all TDCJ purposes, conviction of a criminal offense includes paid fine, time served, placed on probation (includes deferred adjudication), and court ordered restitution.
Page updated: 05/11/2026
