CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR 1 - 09082026-80662

State of Tennessee

Murfreesboro (TN)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 73,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Training Academy Instructor to develop, deliver, and evaluate adult, youth, and community related training modules at the Correctional Training Academy and related work as required. The role includes creating corrective training programs and assessing trainee performance across correctional settings.

Under general direction, you will lead training for employees of adult and youth institutions, or community programs, ensuring curriculum quality and effective

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time employment performing, supervising, or instructing in security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole.
Qualifying experience in security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education).
Applicants must complete a criminal history disclosure form, release records, provide a fingerprint sample, possess a valid driver’s license where required, meet training program certifications, and participate in pre-employment and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts training programs and conferences dealing with new and established procedures.
Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.
Organizes production and design or obtain training manuals, guides, course materials and curriculum materials in various programs.
Represents the organization in a variety of formal and informal contacts regarding training.
Records, documents, and maintains files for students.
Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers and instructors.

Skills

Active Learning & Listening

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Instructing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Personal Computer

Printer/Copy Machine

Firearms

Motor Vehicles

Electronic Restraint Devices

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/21/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00 - $6,099.00

Salary (Annually) $48,684.00 - $73,188.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Murfreesboro, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, RUTHERFORD COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.

A Pre-employment Drug Screen Is Required Prior To Employment.

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:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time employment performing, supervising, or instructing in one or a combination of the following: security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole.

Substitution of Experience for Required Education:

Qualifying experience in security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education).

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Applicants for this class must:

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;
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
Certain positions require that employees meet qualification standards and maintain job and performance certifications related to training programs, POST Certification, and other specialized duty requirements necessary to perform the specialized duties of the position;
Must participate in pre-employment, random, and for cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policy and procedures.

Overview

Under general direction, is responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating adult, youth, and community related treatment, security, and auxiliary training modules at the Correctional Training Academy and related work as required. An employee in this class provides training for employees of adult institutions, youth institutions, or community related programs in a variety of correctional specific areas. Responsibilities include development, implementation, and evaluation of correctional training courses and evaluation of trainees¿ performance during training. This class differs from Correctional Academy Instructor 2 in that incumbents of the latter supervise subordinate correctional instructors.

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts training programs and conferences dealing with new and established procedures.
Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.
Organizes production and design or obtain training manuals, guides, course materials and curriculum materials in various programs.
Represents the organization in a variety of formal and informal contacts regarding training.
Records, documents, and maintains files for students.
Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers and instructors.

Competencies (KSA's)