Correctional officers, a maintenance supervisor, nurses, food service managers and office clerks are needed to work at the Preston E. Smith Prison Unit.Prison officials are now accepting applications for all job openings.The next academy for all staff - excluding certain office workers - is scheduled for Dec. 20. The maintenance supervisor position comes with a $5,000 signing bonus.Applicants can submit their applications online at www.tdcj.texas.gov.The starting salary for a correctional officer is $3,834.50 per month. They are paid during training. They are also paid for working overtime hours.All prison employees receive benefits including medical insurance, holiday and vacation time, and ...