CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 09222026-80986

State of Tennessee

Wartburg (TN)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 73,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

State of Tennessee's Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg, TN seeks a Correctional Officer 2 for custody, transport, and inmate rehabilitation, with varied shifts. Newly hired officers may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over 18 months.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, background and drug screening, and compliance with physical and psychological standards. Full-time with annual salary range listed.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
Experience in security or correctional settings preferred.
Ability to qualify with and use assigned weapons.
Must pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Supervises inmate activities in housing, dining, recreation and work areas.
Inspects grounds for contraband and unauthorized personnel.
Assists with intake of new inmates and assigns accommodations.
Keeps daily logs, reports, and requisitions; operates safety equipment.
Maintains safety of residents and responds to fights using appropriate force.

Skills

Active Learning

Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/05/2026 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 Wartburg, TN

Department Correction

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

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

These positions are located at Morgan County Correctional Complex.

Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. This classification of Correctional Officer 2 currently has an approved starting salary of $4,480.00 per month, or $53,760.00 Per year.

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 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.

Overview

The Correctional Officer 2 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. 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.

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