Tennessee Department of Correction
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 10072025-71779
Tennessee Department of Correction, Pikeville, Tennessee, United States, 37367
Overview
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 10072025-71779 – Tennessee Department of Correction Location: Department of Correction, Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, Bledsoe County A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a pre-employment drug screen. This classification, Correctional Officer 1*, currently has an in-range salary of $4,267 monthly / $51,204 yearly. Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position. Overview: The Correctional Officer 1 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the entry working class in the Correctional Officer sub-series and may be assigned to work any shift. The incumbent may be reclassified to Correctional Officer 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period. Responsibilities
Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas; attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates. Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks. Checks in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property. Observes inmate behavior; counsels with inmates and family about problems; evaluates inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates, and sends this evaluation to the counseling department. Attends staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid. Prepares reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies. Operates equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles. Ensures the safety of residents through supervision of daily activities. Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or force as needed. Carries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application Be a citizen of the United States Have good moral character, as determined by investigation Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint-based criminal history records check Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy Note: During their careers, most correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to various shifts and posts. Employee work preferences are considered, but there is no guarantee of remaining on any specific shift or post. Seniority level
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 10072025-71779 – Tennessee Department of Correction Location: Department of Correction, Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, Bledsoe County A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a pre-employment drug screen. This classification, Correctional Officer 1*, currently has an in-range salary of $4,267 monthly / $51,204 yearly. Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position. Overview: The Correctional Officer 1 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the entry working class in the Correctional Officer sub-series and may be assigned to work any shift. The incumbent may be reclassified to Correctional Officer 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period. Responsibilities
Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas; attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates. Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks. Checks in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property. Observes inmate behavior; counsels with inmates and family about problems; evaluates inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates, and sends this evaluation to the counseling department. Attends staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid. Prepares reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies. Operates equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles. Ensures the safety of residents through supervision of daily activities. Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or force as needed. Carries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application Be a citizen of the United States Have good moral character, as determined by investigation Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint-based criminal history records check Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy Note: During their careers, most correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to various shifts and posts. Employee work preferences are considered, but there is no guarantee of remaining on any specific shift or post. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries
Law Enforcement
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