Corrections Officer: Secure Facility & Inmate Care

City of Lincoln; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury County is seeking a Correctional Officer in Columbia, TN. The role involves intake processing, fingerprinting, and supervising inmates with security checks and documentation using a computer database.

The position requires a high school diploma, physical fitness, and the ability to react to emergencies. It is a full‑time, non‑exempt role with local county responsibilities and compliance with department policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma supplemented with coursework in crime prevention, criminal law and/or law enforcement.
• Ability to interact effectively with inmates, family members and the public.
• Sufficient physical strength to perform job duties and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake activities for individuals in custody, including fingerprinting and photographing.
• Enter identification information into a computer database and search law enforcement databases for warrants and histories.
• Conduct inmate searches and routine security checks; maintain logs of monitoring activities.

Skills

Decision making

Physical fitness

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fingerprinting equipment

Intake and restraint equipment

Computer data entry systems

Job description

Maury County is seeking a Correctional Officer in Columbia, TN. The role involves intake processing, fingerprinting, and supervising inmates with security checks and documentation using a computer database.

The position requires a high school diploma, physical fitness, and the ability to react to emergencies. It is a full‑time, non‑exempt role with local county responsibilities and compliance with department policies.