DETENTION FACILITY SPECIALIST - 06242025-68749

State of Tennessee; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Detention Facility Specialist to perform inspections and provide technical assistance within correctional facilities. This role will manage training programs, analyze compliance data, and ensure safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape the future of correctional standards in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unannounced inspections for compliance and safety standards.
• Develop correctional training programs and organize educational events.
• Analyze inspection data and prepare reports.

Skills

Critical thinking

Conflict management

Active learning

Problem sensitivity

Written comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Projectors

Measuring devices

Smartphones

Printers

Job description

DETENTION FACILITY SPECIALIST - 06242025-68749

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This position is based at the Tennessee Correction Institute in Johnson City, TN, and is designed as an AWS (Work from home) role.

Job Details:

• Opening Date/Time: 06/24/2025 12:00AM Central Time
• Closing Date/Time: 07/14/2025 11:59PM Central Time
• Salary: $5,050.00 - $7,570.00/month ($60,600.00 - $90,840.00 annually)
• Job Type: Full-Time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience, or substitution of experience for education.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check and possess a valid driver's license if required.

Overview:

Performs detention facility inspections, provides technical assistance, and conducts correctional training. Develops and delivers training programs, analyzes inspection data, and maintains relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting unannounced inspections for compliance and safety standards.
• Developing correctional training programs and organizing educational events.
• Serving as a consultant and providing technical assistance to detention facilities.
• Analyzing inspection data and preparing reports.
• Participating in professional development activities.
• Managing administrative tasks related to inspections and training.

Additional requirements:

• Competencies in technology, business insight, self-development, conflict management, and customer focus.
• Knowledge of administration, law, government, and clerical tasks.
• Skills in active learning, critical thinking, instructing, speaking, and writing.
• Abilities including deductive reasoning, problem sensitivity, perceptual speed, and written comprehension.
• Tools & equipment such as computers, projectors, measuring devices, smartphones, and printers.

Driver Standards: Valid driver's license and a clean driving record for the past five years are required.

Additional info: This is an entry-level, full-time position in government administration, managing correctional facility standards and training.