Correctional Officer 2 - $5K Sign-On Bonus

State of Tennessee; Wartburg (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $5,000 payable over 18 

Job summary

The State of Tennessee is hiring a Correctional Officer 2 for the Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg, TN. The position involves supervising inmate activities, conducting searches, and maintaining security across housing, dining, and work areas.

New hires may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable over 18 months; a criminal history check and MVR screening are required. Starting monthly salary ranges from $4,057 to $6,099, with the potential for higher classifications.

Qualifications

• 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 ACA.

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 staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
• Prepares reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.
• Operates and utilizes equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, televisions cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.
• Ensures the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity.
• Breaks up fights or other dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.
• Caries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others.

Skills

Decision Quality

Manages Conflict

Communicates Effectively

Situational Adaptability

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The State of Tennessee is hiring a Correctional Officer 2 for the Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg, TN. The position involves supervising inmate activities, conducting searches, and maintaining security across housing, dining, and work areas.

New hires may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable over 18 months; a criminal history check and MVR screening are required. Starting monthly salary ranges from $4,057 to $6,099, with the potential for higher classifications.