CORRECTIONAL CAPTAIN - 10062026-81471

State of Tennessee

Tiptonville (TN)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 102,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks a Correctional Captain for its Lake County facility in Tiptonville, TN. The role supervises the entire security force on a shift, ensuring safety, discipline and compliance with ACA standards.

Candidates must have substantial supervisory experience, complete required training at the Tennessee Correction Academy, and meet extensive pre-employment checks. The position offers a full-time role with a monthly salary between $6,610 and $8,539.00, and an annual range above $79k.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time increasingly responsible adult security work including, at least, three years of supervisory experience.
Substitution of Education for Experience: One year of experience as an Inmate Relations Coordinator may be substituted for one year of the required supervisory experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: weapons qualification, US citizenship, clean background checks, drug screening and CDL requirements for certain divisions.

Responsibilities

Oversees response to emergencies and ensures security devices are functional.
Inspects facility for policy compliance and enforces ACA standards.
Assigns security staff, rosters, and ensures critical posts are filled.
Plans activities to meet operational priorities and prevent scheduling conflicts.
Performs security inspections and oversees use of force incidents.
Maintains records and reports for accountability and safety.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer

Motor Vehicles

Copy Machine

Radio

Telephone

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $6,610.00 - $8,539.00

Salary (Annually) $79,320.00 - $102,468.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Tiptonville, TN

Department Correction

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

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

A Pre-employment Drug Screening 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: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time increasingly responsible adult security work including, at least, three years of supervisory experience.

Substitution of Education for Experience: One year of experience as an Inmate Relations Coordinator may be substituted for one year of the required supervisory experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

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 any domestic assault convictions or have been discharged under any 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 the use of illegal drugs.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license;
Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training.
Employees assigned to the Transport Division will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit within six months and the full CDL within 11 months of assignment, and to maintain the credential thereafter.

Overview

The Correctional Captain is responsible for correctional supervisory work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class performs supervisory correctional work at a state correctional facility in supervising the entire security force on a shift. This class differs from that of a Correctional Lieutenant in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for acting as the shift supervisor or acts as the assistant shift supervisor.

Responsibilities

Oversees the response by staff and outside agencies to emergencies such as medical needs, escapes, fires and natural disasters.
Ensures assigned security devices are thoroughly checked and inspected to ensure proper operation.
Inspects Correctional Facility for compliance of policies and procedures mandated by state standards.
Maintains knowledge of, complies with, and enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures and regulations including ACA standards.
Assigns security staff members to their assigned areas ensuring that all critical and essential posts are filled through proper roster management.
Plans activities to ensure that operational and strategic priorities are met, and conflicts in scheduling and responsibility do not arise.
Performs security inspections (i.e., physical fence and ground checks) to ensure areas are in compliance with security standards.
Oversees and monitors all calculated use of force incidents such as cell extractions per policy.
Oversees the performance of all security functions to ensure compliance with TDOC-Institutional policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure facility.
Prepares and approves a variety of records and reports such as shift reports, after-action reports, daily logs, attendance records, pay rosters, discipline reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records to ensure accountability for the safety of the inmates, staff and public.
Providing and communicating information to supervisors and subordinates concerning the daily activities in regards to staff and inmates.