Correctional Officer – Morgan County | Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Corrections Officer 1 at Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg, TN. Responsibilities include supervising inmate activities, inspecting for contraband, and processing inmate intakes and movements.

The position requires US citizenship, high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available and positions are full-time.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Willingness to qualify with assigned weapons and meet security requirements.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and of good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmate activities in housing, dining, and work areas.
• Inspects grounds for contraband and security risks.
• Checks in new inmates, assigns accommodations, and handles property.
• Observes inmate behavior and counsels as needed; reports evaluations.
• Attends staff and training meetings; participates in riot control prep.
• Prepares daily logs, disciplinary and payroll-related reports.
• Operates radios, firearms, gates, cameras, and potentially vehicles.
• Ensures safety of residents and manages conflicts or fights.
• Communicates policies and procedures to others.

Skills

Weapons qualification

Age 18+

US citizenship

Good moral character

Criminal history disclosure

Fingerprint sample

Background check

Physical ability test

Pre-employment drug screening

Tennessee Correction Academy training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a Corrections Officer 1 at Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg, TN. Responsibilities include supervising inmate activities, inspecting for contraband, and processing inmate intakes and movements.

The position requires US citizenship, high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available and positions are full-time.