Preston E. Smith Prison Unit officials are now accepting applications for correctional officers to work at the unit here.A prison warden will conduct the interviews. Candidates must fill in applications, and bring their driver’s license or a state identification card, Social Security number, and high school diplomas or General Education Development (GED) documents.The warden can do a direct hire, meaning candidates can be hired quickly so long as their paperwork is in order. Applicants should call the warden’s secretary at 806-872-6741, extension 3102 to make an appointment to take advantage of direct hiring.Academies are being held Dec. 13 and Feb.