Detention Officer - FT - Correctional Work Center

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

Job summary

Rutherford County Government in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Detention Officer for the Correctional Work Center. The role emphasizes security, inmate welfare, and professional decision-making to support a safe facility and community impact.

Major duties include enforcing rules, facilitating intake/processing, coordinating meals, medical care, supplies, and providing courthouse security when required; you will transport inmates and document activities with clear records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security procedures and inmate management.
• De-escalation and conflict resolution techniques.
• Report writing and record-keeping.
• Basic first aid/CPR certification.
• Radio communication proficiency.
• Strong observational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and inmate welfare through supervision and professional decision-making.
• Assist intake/processing, coordinate meals, medical care, and supplies.
• Provide courtroom/courthouse security when directed and transport inmates as needed.
• Complete timely documentation with accurate report writing and record-keeping.

Skills

Security procedures

Inmate management

De-escalation techniques

Report writing

First aid/CPR

Radio communication

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Annual Salary: $51,780 - $55,568

As a Detention Officer assigned to the Correctional Work Center, you support a safe, orderly facility that strengthens the community impact of Rutherford County Government. This role focuses on maintaining security and inmate welfare through consistent supervision and professional decision-making. You will apply established security procedures and inmate management practices, enforce facility rules, and monitor inmate conduct and movement. Duties also include assisting with intake/processing, coordinating access to meals, medical care, and supplies, and providing courtroom/courthouse security when directed. You will transport inmates as needed, use radio communication to coordinate with staff, and complete timely documentation with accurate report writing and record-keeping.

Preferred knowledge and skills include:

• Knowledge of security procedures and inmate management
• De-escalation and conflict resolution techniques
• Report writing and record-keeping
• Basic first aid/CPR certification
• Radio communication proficiency
• Strong observational and interpersonal skills