CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 06182025-68619

State of Tennessee; Tennessee; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Correctional Officer 2 for the Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary. This role involves supervising inmate activities, maintaining security, and ensuring the safety of residents. Applicants must meet specific qualifications including a high school education and be willing to undergo various screenings.

Benefits

Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Experience equivalent to one year of full-time adult correctional security work.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmate activities in housing units and ensures their safety.
• Inspects and patrols grounds for contraband and security risks.
• Prepares reports such as daily logs and disciplinary reports.

Skills

Composure

Problem Solving

Time Management

Listening

Ethics and Values

Conflict Management

Approachability

Decision Quality

Organizing

Written Communications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information


Opening Date/Time:06/18/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time07/01/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly):$4,017.00 - $6,039.00
Salary (Annually):$48,204.00 - $72,468.00
Job Type:Full-Time
City, State Location:Henning, TNDepartmentCorrection

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, WEST TENNESSEE STATE PENITENTIARY, LAUDERDALE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. A pre-employment drug screen is required prior to employment.

Newly Hired Correctional Officer are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provided 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 one year of full-time adult correctional security work or adult correctional security work with a federal or state agency or a local agency accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Substitution of Experience for Required Education: Qualifying full-time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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 have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed
• 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 use of illegal drugs
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions
• Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy
  
  

During their careers, most correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to any one of three different work shifts and any number of different post assignments. While employee work preferences are considered, there is no guarantee that the employee will remain assigned to any specific shift and/or post assignment.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: This is the working level class in the Correctional Officer sub-series. An employee in this class performs correctional work at a state penal institution involving the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates, and may be assigned to work any shift. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Correctional Officer 1, in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry-level work. This class differs from that of Correctional Corporal in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a minor supervisor.

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 towards 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.
  
  

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Composure
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Listening
• Ethics and Values
• Conflict Management
• Approachability
• Decision Quality
• Organizing
• Written Communications
  
  

Knowledges

• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Public Safety and Security
  
  

Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Coordination
• Persuasion
  
  

Abilities

• Memorization
• Number Facility
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Written Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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