Tennessee Department of Correction
CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT - 10312025-72184
Tennessee Department of Correction, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Correctional Lieutenant – 10312025-72184
Smyrna, TN | $10,000 - $59,023.08 | 1 week ago
Qualifications – Education and Experience Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: At least five years of full‑time increasingly responsible youth or adult security experience, including two years of supervisory experience and one year of adult correctional security experience. Up to one year of experience as an Inmate Relations Coordinator may be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
Special Qualifications
Be able to qualify, carry, and use assigned weapons.
Be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Submit 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 any domestic assault convictions 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.
Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed courses of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all online training.
Overview The Correctional Lieutenant is responsible for correctional supervisory work of average difficulty, including supervision of Correctional Sergeants. The incumbent performs supervisory work at a state correctional facility, acting as the assistant shift supervisor or shift supervisor.
Responsibilities
Supervise or perform searches of inmates and vehicles, and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
Respond as a first responder to emergencies such as medical needs, escapes, fires, and natural disasters.
Prepare records and reports such as shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records.
Restrain, secure or control inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
Plan and coordinate the activities of assigned subordinates to ensure operational and strategic priorities are met.
Instruct employees and provide on‑the‑job training including training for emergency situations.
Inspect correctional facility for compliance with policy and procedures mandated by the state standards.
Maintain accountability and care for all assigned equipment such as handcuffs, keys, radio, weapons, and security devices.
Observe inmates to ensure that established policies and procedures are followed.
Record all incidents, disciplinary actions, and activities on the state database.
Perform security inspections such as physical fence and ground checks.
Competencies
Decision Quality
Builds Effective Teams
Communicates Effectively
Manages Conflict
Drives Results
Knowledge
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
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Motor Vehicles
Copy Machine
Radio
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Qualifications – Education and Experience Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: At least five years of full‑time increasingly responsible youth or adult security experience, including two years of supervisory experience and one year of adult correctional security experience. Up to one year of experience as an Inmate Relations Coordinator may be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
Special Qualifications
Be able to qualify, carry, and use assigned weapons.
Be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Submit 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 any domestic assault convictions 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.
Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed courses of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all online training.
Overview The Correctional Lieutenant is responsible for correctional supervisory work of average difficulty, including supervision of Correctional Sergeants. The incumbent performs supervisory work at a state correctional facility, acting as the assistant shift supervisor or shift supervisor.
Responsibilities
Supervise or perform searches of inmates and vehicles, and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
Respond as a first responder to emergencies such as medical needs, escapes, fires, and natural disasters.
Prepare records and reports such as shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records.
Restrain, secure or control inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
Plan and coordinate the activities of assigned subordinates to ensure operational and strategic priorities are met.
Instruct employees and provide on‑the‑job training including training for emergency situations.
Inspect correctional facility for compliance with policy and procedures mandated by the state standards.
Maintain accountability and care for all assigned equipment such as handcuffs, keys, radio, weapons, and security devices.
Observe inmates to ensure that established policies and procedures are followed.
Record all incidents, disciplinary actions, and activities on the state database.
Perform security inspections such as physical fence and ground checks.
Competencies
Decision Quality
Builds Effective Teams
Communicates Effectively
Manages Conflict
Drives Results
Knowledge
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
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Motor Vehicles
Copy Machine
Radio
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Get notified about new Lieutenant jobs in
Nashville, TN .
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