CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT - 10202026-81913

State of Tennessee

Mountain City (TN)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 93,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Correctional Sergeant at Mountain City, TN. The role involves supervising correctional work at a state facility, handling inmate custody, transport, and rehabilitation, and may require shift work.

Requires high school level education or equivalent and several years of security experience, including supervisory or inmate-relations background; successful applicants undergo background and drug checks and academy training.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
Three years of varied full-time adult or youth security work experience.
One year of supervisory or inmate relations coordinator experience.
One year of adult correctional security experience.

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 records and reports such as shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records.
Restrains, secures or controls inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
Plans and coordinates activities of subordinates who oversee various programs to meet priorities and avoid conflicts.
Instructs employees and provides on-the-job training including emergency situations.
Inspects facility for policy and procedure compliance.
Maintains accountability for equipment such as handcuffs, keys, radio, weapons, and security devices.
Observes inmates to ensure policies are followed.
Records information on the State's database and communicates daily activities to supervisors.

Skills

Weapons qualification

18+ years

US citizenship

Criminal history disclosure

Fingerprint sample

No felony or DV

Pre-employment drug test

Valid driver's license

Corrections academy training

Education

High school equivalence

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Motor Vehicles

Copy Machine

Radio

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $5,151.00 - $7,723.00

Salary (Annually) $61,812.00 - $92,676.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Mountain City, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, JOHNSON COUNTY

These positions are located in the Northeast Correctional Complex

This position requires a criminal background check. Applicants are required to provide information about themselves 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

Applicants for this class must:

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.

Competencies (KSA's)