Tennessee Department of Correction
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 10072025-71736
Tennessee Department of Correction, Only, Tennessee, United States, 37140
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 10072025-71736
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 10072025-71736
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Tennessee Department of Correction
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, TURNEY CENTER INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, HICKMAN COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. The classification of Correctional Officer 1 currently has an approved starting salary of $4,267.00 per month, or $51,204.00 per year.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
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 a 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 that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
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.
Overview The Correctional Officer 1 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty; performs related work as required. This is the entry level in the Correctional Officer sub-series. Duties include custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates, and may be assigned to work any shift. This class differs from Correctional Corporal in that the latter acts as a minor supervisor.
Responsibilities
Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the 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 a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
Prepares a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.
Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.
Ensures the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity.
Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.
Carries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others.
During their careers, most correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to any one of three different work shifts and any number of different post assignments. While employee work preferences are considered, there is no guarantee that the employee will remain assigned to any specific shift and/or post assignment.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Law Enforcement
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 10072025-71736
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Tennessee Department of Correction
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, TURNEY CENTER INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, HICKMAN COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. The classification of Correctional Officer 1 currently has an approved starting salary of $4,267.00 per month, or $51,204.00 per year.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
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 a 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 that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
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.
Overview The Correctional Officer 1 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty; performs related work as required. This is the entry level in the Correctional Officer sub-series. Duties include custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates, and may be assigned to work any shift. This class differs from Correctional Corporal in that the latter acts as a minor supervisor.
Responsibilities
Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the 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 a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
Prepares a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.
Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.
Ensures the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity.
Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.
Carries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others.
During their careers, most correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to any one of three different work shifts and any number of different post assignments. While employee work preferences are considered, there is no guarantee that the employee will remain assigned to any specific shift and/or post assignment.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Law Enforcement
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