Correctional Lieutenant: Lead Inmate Security & Operations

State of Tennessee; Tiptonville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Correctional Lieutenant in Tiptonville, TN. The role supervises Correctional Sergeants and acts as a shift supervisor at a state facility, ensuring security and compliance during operations.

Responsibilities include emergency response, inmate and vehicle searches, documentation, and training of staff. Candidates must meet strict physical, background, and drug-screening requirements and complete academy instruction after appointment.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and substantial (5+ years) security experience, including 2 years supervisory and 1 year adult correctional security experience.
• Substitution options include using Correctional Officer experience in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis; inmate relations coordinator experience may substitute for supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises searches of inmates and vehicles and conducts shakedowns.
• Responds to emergencies as first responder.
• Prepares shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, and population records.
• Restrains and controls inmates as needed.
• Plans and coordinates activities of subordinates to meet priorities.
• Instructs employees and provides on-the-job training.
• Inspects facility for policy compliance.
• Maintains accountability for equipment and security devices.
• Observes inmates to ensure policy adherence.
• Records incidents and actions in State database.
• Performs security inspections to prevent breaches.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Motor Vehicles

Copy Machine

Radio

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a Correctional Lieutenant in Tiptonville, TN. The role supervises Correctional Sergeants and acts as a shift supervisor at a state facility, ensuring security and compliance during operations.

Responsibilities include emergency response, inmate and vehicle searches, documentation, and training of staff. Candidates must meet strict physical, background, and drug-screening requirements and complete academy instruction after appointment.