Tennessee Department of Correction
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 11042025-72577
Tennessee Department of Correction, Henning, Tennessee, United States, 38041
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 11042025-72577
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State of Tennessee Job Information
Location:
Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Lauderdale County
Positions:
2 positions to be filled
Motor vehicle records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
Salary:
$4,267.00 per month ($51,204.00 per year);
Sign‑on bonus:
$5,000 payable over 18 months.
Criminal background check required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to and pass a pre‑employment screening test for illicit drug use.
Be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and possess good moral character.
Complete a criminal history disclosure and submit a fingerprint sample as per TBI regulations.
Pass a physical examination and a psychological evaluation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Pass a firearm qualification test (carry and use assigned weapons).
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license (if required by position).
Upon appointment, complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy.
Reclassify to Correctional Officer 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one‑year training period; inadequate performance may result in demotion or termination.
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 toward 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Law Enforcement
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State of Tennessee Job Information
Location:
Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Lauderdale County
Positions:
2 positions to be filled
Motor vehicle records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
Salary:
$4,267.00 per month ($51,204.00 per year);
Sign‑on bonus:
$5,000 payable over 18 months.
Criminal background check required.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to and pass a pre‑employment screening test for illicit drug use.
Be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and possess good moral character.
Complete a criminal history disclosure and submit a fingerprint sample as per TBI regulations.
Pass a physical examination and a psychological evaluation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Pass a firearm qualification test (carry and use assigned weapons).
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license (if required by position).
Upon appointment, complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy.
Reclassify to Correctional Officer 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one‑year training period; inadequate performance may result in demotion or termination.
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 toward 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Law Enforcement
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tennessee Department of Correction by 2x
Ripley, TN $41,600.00-$49,900.00 1 month ago #J-18808-Ljbffr