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Issues plaguing MTC/TCI: Lack of boundaries management has with  some subordinates. This has led to favoritism compromising  MTC policy and procedure resulting in low moral throughout the facility.
These issues never make it to HR because of some of the less attractive attributes of our upper management- intimidation, bullying and retaliation. ( The warden is unaware of it, for he is kept in the dark) I have witnessed this first hand. Nepotism appears to be the rule rather than the exception. The AW’s relatives, aunts uncles in-laws have been hired here AND GIVEN PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT which could be construed as discrimination as well as others in management doing the same. Both AWs were eventually walked off but the people given position that were not warranted still remain. Two of the SIS investigators have wife’s at MTC/TCI (One has their daughter as well). Will SIS be able to be impartial should their wife’s or daughter come under investigation. Knowing human nature, I do not believe so. Out of the four unit managers we have one manager who has great people skills and the respect of his staff which cannot be said for the other three. This is damaging the company by reducing the employees motivation, increasing employee’s use of sick time, becoming bullies themselves/retaliative and causing good employees to look for opportunities elsewhere or stay and live in fear. This can be considered whistle blowing which is why I am remaining anonymous given the retaliative nature of some of our upper management. There are many others that feel the same as I do, but are scared to death to say anything fearing retaliation- forcing them to resign or being terminated. I am not interested in hurting anyone. I want to return to a positive workplace, typified by dignity and respect, that we can once again be proud of MTC/TCI  and look forward to coming to work and working as a team.
A now ex Loyal Employee whose feeling became know by upper management:(
Morale is so low at MTC, it is relaxing the dress code and other policies to build morale.

As a tipcal day my hours consisted of 20 weekly.  I was able to work within the office and complete my responsibilities 2 days a week.
I learned a great deal about Property Accounting.
I worked in my position independently as Management had very little to do with the accounting side of the business.  Paperwork related to accounting would be left my desk whereby when in the office I would process and file accordingly.  
Trun over within the Board of directors and the Property Management staff.  It made it difficult when routinely processing bi-weekly payroll and payment for vendors.  Much of the accounting work relied upon being passed vendor invoices with approvals, and properly completed staff time cards.
The culture of the organization changed rapidly with the change over of Board members and Management in how each inidvidual expected processes to be done, lack of procedures and an updated Employee Handbook.  I processed based upon a 2014 and 2018 Employee Handbook when it came to payroll concerns.
I enjoyed when the business office was quiet and Management was outside of the office.  There was a lot of gossip that distracted when concentrating on numbers.  There was very little confidentuality upon Management returning from meetings.  
Due to my back ground expereince I was able to successfully work remotely from home as suggested by the Board Treasurer.  Thank made the position enjoyable and kept the position manageable for reporting financials and excel reports required for the monthly Board meetings.

The day would start with the briefing from your shift LT and SGT they will tell you what has gone from the other shift and inform you of any issues or things to watch for..You later get a assignment from your LT or SGT and will work at the location with one other officer either you are Rover who walks around doing security checks as well as securing all doors at all times or Picket in what controls all doors and keeps a eye on the other officer. other positions include Utility Central and Mobil Patrol as well as Medical In the Central and Mobil position as well with Medical and  Isolation you are usually working alone, As a Utility you will be working with one other and the two of you will either escort people throughout the building or give breaks to those who need them at that time. As Medical you will be the only officer in that position working along side with a medical staff. As Mobil you will be driving the vehicle around the unit making sure cars are locked and the unit is secure as a central boss you are incontroll of the whole unit with the switch board as well as answering radio calls and phone calls you open requested doors and control all movement on the unit given directions by Warden Dep Warden Major LT and Sgt  It is a big multi tasking job that requires a lot of patients and memory skills as well as being swift.

If you are interested in this job and feel you want to farther your career field I recommend working here as it is a great learning experience.

Working for MTC can be a fun and rewarding experience. But with lack of structure at certain locations it can lead to an unorganized and chaotic work place at times. Management can be extremely toxic, and favoritism is an everyday struggle. In regards to training it is very long (6-10 weeks in total). But it does not translate well once you’re on the job, because the people training you have very little RELEVANT experience to share with you or to guide you with. It is mainly all learned out of books, and class discussion. Which leads to varying expectations as employees.

This is a private for profit company. And in my opinion that does not mesh well with corrections. Every decision that is made, is based on how much it will affect profits. So any raises, bonuses, or employee incentives are treated as a hassle. Because we as employees aren’t generating them any income, the inmates are (mtc is paid X amount of dollars per day, per inmate). So who do you think is more valued at the end of the day?

With that being said, it can be a good job the pay is fine for my rural area, but larger cities like Kyle Tx, and Cleveland Tx you can find better pay elsewhere. But you can make up for it with unlimited overtime. The healthcare is a joke, but that’s pretty much everywhere. Time off is easy to obtain and you earn PTO each month. I would recommend this as a job, but only that. Don’t waste your life here.

Immediately upon arrive at work, students come for advise, share a problem or tell how their day is going productively. Many learned lesson as a social service youth woker- listen, observe, evaluate, give thought out, wise feed back for all solutions. Many different cultures to help introduceto new ethnic social norms. Management is there for support. Mainly, the program an employee makes is talked over to actually inact upon after speaking with manager.Co-workers assist as much as possible happily.Hardest part of job is letting go. All of the issuses can not be resolved in one day. Learn to not take the work home everyday and work off the clock trying to fix all of the students concerns 24/7. Most enjoyable part of the job is seeing youth at risk develop behavior patterns that make them productive, employable, mannerable citizens giving back to our society. It is a learned lesson as the students experience arts and culture diversity, take empowerment classes, volunteer in community service work and participate in job work study training in the trade they desire to work in. Many become employed in the field of trade they choose.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I enjoy working with our youth, and working with other companies within the area, doing business to business in public relations, and my fine joy is coaching the youth and sports and recreation which at MTC I covered all three aspects and loved it

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Micromanagement for management, and lack of security and professionalism

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It’s great we work with at risk kids, making sure that they’re on the right path to become well Biden tax, paying citizens upon graduation

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Well, on the daily basis, I will get through the office check my emails respond to email correspondence, and then set up my day for any outdoor activities or coaching responsibility. I have if not at that time I would move onto my business to business relationship liaison which harvest the ability to gain business community relationships to partner up with the LA job core in the event that we may place our kids in one of the working environments or educational environments within that organization.

I am 41 years old, I have a family and a home, I left MTC after 6 years of hoping I could go someplace better than I was in life I hung with MTC hoping things would get better, and that my dedication would take me further in the company, I was always treated second hand no matter how well I did their was no compensation for the lack of pay no possibility for raises and nothing to look forward to if something where to happen with the company, everyday was a constant down with demoralizing weekly updates of how things might pick up just to have our hopes trashed, Management was all friend based so the favorites game was a huge crutch in management/ employee relations, None of the employees could or wouldn't trust to go to management to get anything productive accomplished witch is partly why I chose to walk out instead of attempting to talk it out.. With Jobs being as hard to find in todays economy I feel it was a mistake to just walk out, but I could not take the demoralizing nature of MTC any longer....

the staff and management at MTC are committed and dedicated to helping the students succeed. the trainers give everything they have to offer and give to help the student reach their goals. most of the trainers go the extra mile for the students, even doing things like BBQ at the trainers expense and stopping for ice cream cones, etc. the combined experience of all the different trainers provide a wide range of advice, that combined with the precise training methods of the school, provides an accelerated course designed to get the student to their next level. management here is understanding when situations/emergencies come up with family and personal life, and will do everything they can to help you with what you need to take care of it, whether its time off, emotional support, whatever you need, if they can help, they will. do i think they could pay a little more? absolutely! but doesnt everyone, at every job? overall, this is a good place to work, especially if you want to help others succeed. (students, etc)

There was a very small percentage of the troubled youth 16-25 that were fun to work with.  They had the most disrespectful teens there I have ever been exposed to in my entire working career.  The youth had smart mouths, foul mouths, and the center was geared toward the kids really doing what they wanted to do and not toward changing how the youth needed to be to work in society.  This could be a good place and a good thing, but as it is run currently there is not as much good coming from the program that should be.  If you worked in a jail or prison you would probably get more respect that I received there from most of the youth.  There were a few kids there that were thankful and appreciative for what you were trying to help them do, but for the most part the kids were not appreciative for anything.  Most youth acted as if you owed them something.  They had alcohol and boy/girl  problems with the youth because it was a male and female center.  Things are set in stone there with the management and they are NOT going to change.  It is like a military reform school jail and you are just an employee trying to make a difference in an impossible situation.

 The job itself is much like any correctional job. The difference is the limitations placed on you as an Officer. This facility is based on programs for funding by the State. This means you cannot place inmates in confinement like most facilities do. I have seen Inmates who fought an Officer, and force was utilized back on the open compound the next day. It can be very disheartening not to have any resources when needed. This also leads to lots of younger staff being manipulated quickly, leading to large amounts of drugs and phones entering the facility.
 This is the only facility I have ever worked in where an Inmate and Officer who were in a relationship were not charged or dismissed. The Inmate was released to the open population, while the Officer was allowed to return. Overtime is like any other facility. You will sometimes be needed for extended work days (16) and to work your days off. Pay is higher than state, but at a cost, and the insurance is the worst.
 

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