CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT - 08252026-80447

State of Tennessee

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 92,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks a Correctional Sergeant in Nashville, TN, to supervise inmate activities and correctional operations at DeBerry Special Needs Facility. You'll oversee searches, safety protocols, and daily logs, ensuring compliance with state standards while coordinating staff.

The role requires a background in security with supervisory experience, strong judgment, and the ability to respond to emergencies. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of varied full-time adult or youth security work, including one year of supervisory or inmate relations coordinator experience and one year of adult correctional security experience; 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.
Education and experience requirements describe basic qualifications to apply for the role.

Responsibilities

Supervises or performs searches of inmates and vehicles and conducts shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband to ensure safety.
Responds as a first responder to emergencies such as medical needs, escapes, fires, and natural disasters.
Prepares a variety of records and reports such as shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records to ensure accountability for the safety of the inmates, staff, and public.
Restraints, secures or controls inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
Plans and coordinates the activities of assigned subordinates who oversee various programs to ensure that operational and strategic priorities are met, and conflicts in scheduling and responsibility do not arise.
Instructs employees and provides on the job training including training for emergency situations.
Inspects correctional facility for compliance of policy and procedures that are mandated by the state standards.
Maintains accountability and care for all assigned equipment such as handcuffs, keys, radio, weapons, to include all security devices.
Observes inmates to ensure that established policies and procedures are followed.
Records all information such as incidents, disciplinary actions and activities on the State's database.
Communicates information to supervisors and subordinates concerning the daily activities in regards to staff and inmates.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Motor Vehicles

Copy Machine

Radio

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/07/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $5,100.00 - $7,646.00

Salary (Annually) $61,200.00 - $91,752.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Correction

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

This position is located in the DeBerry Special Needs Facility. A pre-employment drug screen is required prior to employment.

his 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 three years of varied full-time adult or youth security work, including one year of supervisory or inmate relations coordinator experience and one year of adult correctional security experience; 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

Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and used 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 any domestic assault convictions or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
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;
Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training.

Overview

The Correctional Sergeant performs correctional supervisory work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class supervises correctional work at a state correctional facility involving the custody, transportation, and rehabilitation of inmates, and may be assigned to work any shift. This class differs from that of Correctional Corporal in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for acting as assistant shift supervisor or shift supervisor.

Responsibilities

Supervises or performs searches of inmates and vehicles and conducts shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband to ensure safety.
Responds as a first responder to emergencies such as medical needs, escapes, fires, and natural disasters.
Prepares a variety of records and reports such as shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records to ensure accountability for the safety of the inmates, staff, and public.
Restrains, secures or controls inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
Plans and coordinates the activities of assigned subordinates who oversee various programs to ensure that operational and strategic priorities are met, and conflicts in scheduling and responsibility do not arise.
Instructs employees and provides on the job training including training for emergency situations.
Inspects correctional facility for compliance of policy and procedures that are mandated by the state standards.
Maintains accountability and care for all assigned equipment such as handcuffs, keys, radio, weapons, to include all security devices.
Observes inmates to ensure that established policies and procedures are followed.
Records all information such as incidents, disciplinary actions and activities on the State's database.
Communicates information to supervisors and subordinates concerning the daily activities in regards to staff and inmates.