Detention Officer: Courtroom & Facility Security

Rutherford County Tennessee; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension

401(k)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Vacation & Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Detention Officer for the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. This full-time role supports orderly operations through supervision, clear communication, and accurate documentation.

Key duties include enforcing rules, booking inmates, monitoring activity, coordinating meals/medical access, courthouse security, transporting inmates, and completing reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow procedures and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail for records and documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Enforce facility rules and maintain discipline.
• Process and book incoming inmates.
• Observe inmate activity and behavior.
• Coordinate access to meals, medical care, and supplies.
• Provide courtroom/courthouse security.
• Transport inmates.
• Complete reports and records.

Skills

Procedures & judgment under pressure

Detail orientation

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Detention Officer for the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. This full-time role supports orderly operations through supervision, clear communication, and accurate documentation.

Key duties include enforcing rules, booking inmates, monitoring activity, coordinating meals/medical access, courthouse security, transporting inmates, and completing reports.