Correctional Officer: Custody, Safety & Inmate Support

State of Tennessee; Wartburg (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Wartburg, TN is hiring a Correctional Officer 1 for Morgan County Correctional Complex. The role involves custody, transport, and supervision of inmates, with various shifts and post assignments. Applicants undergo MVR and criminal history checks and may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable over 18 months.

The starting salary is aligned with state pay scales. New hires must meet extensive qualifications, including U.S.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Pre-employment background checks and drug testing required.

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.

Skills

Weapons qualification

Age 18+

US citizen

Good moral character

Criminal history disclosure

Fingerprint submission

No felony conviction

Medical examination

Psychological evaluation

Drug screening

Driver's license

Tennessee Correction Academy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

State of Tennessee in Wartburg, TN is hiring a Correctional Officer 1 for Morgan County Correctional Complex. The role involves custody, transport, and supervision of inmates, with various shifts and post assignments. Applicants undergo MVR and criminal history checks and may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable over 18 months.

The starting salary is aligned with state pay scales. New hires must meet extensive qualifications, including U.S.