Tennessee Department of Correction
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 11042025-72655
Tennessee Department of Correction, Pikeville, Tennessee, United States, 37367
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2*
Apply for the CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* position at the Tennessee Department of Correction.
Location:
Department of Correction, Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, Bledsoe County.
Salary:
$4,480 monthly ($53,760 yearly), with $5,000 sign‑on bonus payable over 18 months.
Pre‑employment requirements: motor vehicle records screening, pre‑employment drug screen, criminal background check, physical examination, psychological evaluation, and fingerprint sample.
Qualifications
High‑school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of full‑time adult correctional security work or equivalent experience with a state or local agency accredited by the American Correctional Association.
Age 18 or older.
U.S. citizenship.
Good moral character and successful completion of required background and medical evaluations.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (required for some positions).
Completion of the Tennessee Correction Academy upon appointment.
Ability to carry, use, and qualify with assigned weapons.
Physical fitness for long‑hours shifts at any of three work shifts and any assignment.
Responsibilities
Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation, and work areas; attend to medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates.
Inspect and patrol 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, evaluate inmates on cleanliness, attitudes, and behavior, and report findings to the counseling department.
Attend staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
Prepare daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate job and pay records, daily inmate counts, and requisition office supplies.
Operate equipment such as two‑way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, TV cameras, and motor vehicles as required.
Ensure safety of residents through supervision of daily activities and intervene to break up fights or other dangerous situations.
Explain and enforce existing policies and procedures to inmates and colleagues.
Competencies and KSAs Decision Quality | Conflict Management | Effective Communication | Accountability | Situational Adaptability
Knowledge:
Public Safety & Security, Customer Service, Law and Government.
Skills:
Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Learning Strategies, Writing.
Abilities:
Number Facility, Problem Sensitivity, Speech Clarity, Speech Recognition, Written Comprehension.
Employment Type Full‑time, Entry level.
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Location:
Department of Correction, Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, Bledsoe County.
Salary:
$4,480 monthly ($53,760 yearly), with $5,000 sign‑on bonus payable over 18 months.
Pre‑employment requirements: motor vehicle records screening, pre‑employment drug screen, criminal background check, physical examination, psychological evaluation, and fingerprint sample.
Qualifications
High‑school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of full‑time adult correctional security work or equivalent experience with a state or local agency accredited by the American Correctional Association.
Age 18 or older.
U.S. citizenship.
Good moral character and successful completion of required background and medical evaluations.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (required for some positions).
Completion of the Tennessee Correction Academy upon appointment.
Ability to carry, use, and qualify with assigned weapons.
Physical fitness for long‑hours shifts at any of three work shifts and any assignment.
Responsibilities
Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation, and work areas; attend to medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates.
Inspect and patrol 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, evaluate inmates on cleanliness, attitudes, and behavior, and report findings to the counseling department.
Attend staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
Prepare daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate job and pay records, daily inmate counts, and requisition office supplies.
Operate equipment such as two‑way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, TV cameras, and motor vehicles as required.
Ensure safety of residents through supervision of daily activities and intervene to break up fights or other dangerous situations.
Explain and enforce existing policies and procedures to inmates and colleagues.
Competencies and KSAs Decision Quality | Conflict Management | Effective Communication | Accountability | Situational Adaptability
Knowledge:
Public Safety & Security, Customer Service, Law and Government.
Skills:
Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Learning Strategies, Writing.
Abilities:
Number Facility, Problem Sensitivity, Speech Clarity, Speech Recognition, Written Comprehension.
Employment Type Full‑time, Entry level.
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