State of Tennessee
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 10212025-72234
State of Tennessee, Ripley, Tennessee, United States, 38063
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 10/21/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 11/03/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $5,078.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $60,936.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Henning, TN
Department: Correction
Location of Positions Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Lauderdale County
Screens and Bonuses Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. Pre‑employment drug screening is required.
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.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduation from a standard high school and one year of full‑time adult correctional security work or equivalent experience with a federal/state/local agency accredited by the American Correctional Association.
Substitution of Experience for Required Education:
Qualifying full‑time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Necessary Special Qualifications
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 consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related to the essential functions of the position.
Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related 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.
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.
Overview The Correctional Officer 2 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related tasks as required. This is the working level class in the Correctional Officer sub‑series. An employee in this class performs correctional work at a state penal institution involving the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates, and may be assigned to work any shift. This class is flexibly staffed and differs from the Correctional Officer 1, which performs entry‑level work, and from the Correctional Corporal, which acts as a minor supervisor.
Responsibilities
Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates.
Inspect and patrol the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.
Check in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property.
Observe inmate behavior; counsel inmates and families about problems; evaluate inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates, and forward this evaluation to the counseling department.
Attend a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
Prepare a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.
Operate and utilize a variety of equipment including two‑way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.
Ensure the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity.
Break up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.
Carry out and explain existing policies and procedures to others.
Competencies (KSA's) Competencies:
Decision Quality
Manages Conflict
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability
Situational Adaptability
Knowledges:
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Skills:
Active Learning and Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Learning Strategies
Writing
Abilities:
Number Facility
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
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Closing Date/Time: 11/03/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $5,078.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $60,936.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Henning, TN
Department: Correction
Location of Positions Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Lauderdale County
Screens and Bonuses Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. Pre‑employment drug screening is required.
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.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduation from a standard high school and one year of full‑time adult correctional security work or equivalent experience with a federal/state/local agency accredited by the American Correctional Association.
Substitution of Experience for Required Education:
Qualifying full‑time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Necessary Special Qualifications
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 consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related to the essential functions of the position.
Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related 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.
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.
Overview The Correctional Officer 2 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related tasks as required. This is the working level class in the Correctional Officer sub‑series. An employee in this class performs correctional work at a state penal institution involving the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates, and may be assigned to work any shift. This class is flexibly staffed and differs from the Correctional Officer 1, which performs entry‑level work, and from the Correctional Corporal, which acts as a minor supervisor.
Responsibilities
Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates.
Inspect and patrol the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.
Check in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property.
Observe inmate behavior; counsel inmates and families about problems; evaluate inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates, and forward this evaluation to the counseling department.
Attend a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
Prepare a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.
Operate and utilize a variety of equipment including two‑way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.
Ensure the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity.
Break up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.
Carry out and explain existing policies and procedures to others.
Competencies (KSA's) Competencies:
Decision Quality
Manages Conflict
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability
Situational Adaptability
Knowledges:
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Skills:
Active Learning and Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Learning Strategies
Writing
Abilities:
Number Facility
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
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