Top 206 State of tennessee Jobs

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 06302026-78808
Tennessee State Government —Tiptonville, TN
- $4,057 - $6,099 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
3d
TRAINING OFFICER 1 - 06302026-78867
Tennessee State Government —Centerville, TN
- $4,562 - $6,825 a month
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Mid-level
3d
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL - WEST TENNESSEE STATE PENITENTIARY - 78908
Tennessee State Government —Ripley, TN
- $103,440 - $165,048 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Criminal background check
3d
CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-1 - 78910
Tennessee State Government —Nashville, TN
- $67,764 - $108,060 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Research
3d
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 06302026-78754
Tennessee State Government —Jackson, TN
- $5,100 - $6,373 a month
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
3d
CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER 2 - 78912
Tennessee State Government —Nashville, TN
- $48,684 - $73,188 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
3d
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 06302026-78807
Tennessee State Government —Tiptonville, TN
- $3,631 - $5,434 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
3d
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 06302026-78692
Tennessee State Government —Wartburg, TN
- $4,057 - $6,099 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
3d
CORRECTIONAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST-2-CONTRACT MONITORING - 78898
Tennessee State Government —Nashville, TN
- $67,764 - $108,060 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Mid-level
3d
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 06302026-78687
Tennessee State Government —Wartburg, TN
- $3,631 - $5,434 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
3d
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR 2* - 06302026-78757
Tennessee State Government —Jackson, TN
- $3,631 - $4,533 a month
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Basic math
3d
TDOC SPECIAL AGENT - WEST REGION - 78915
Tennessee State Government —Jackson, TN
- $67,764 - $108,060 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
3d
TRAINING OFFICER 1 - EAST - 06302026-78916
Tennessee State Government —Knoxville, TN
- $4,562 - $5,694 a month
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
3d
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER REPRESENTATIVE 2* - 06302026- 78751
Tennessee State Government —Gallatin, TN
- $2,896 - $3,614 a month
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
3d
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS ROOM ATTENDANT - 06302026-78811
Tennessee State Government —Spencer, TN
- $2,349 a month
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Conflict management
- Entry level
3d
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LEAD SERVER - 06302026-78812
Tennessee State Government —Spencer, TN
- $9 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
3d
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - 06222026-78712
Tennessee State Government —Memphis, TN
- $3,229 - $4,041 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Inventory management
- Writing skills
- Research
3d
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - 06232026-78628
Tennessee State Government —Spencer, TN
- $3,631 - $5,434 a month
- Multiple hires
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
3d
TENNESSEE STATE PARKS CUSTODIAL LEAD - 06252026-78797
Tennessee State Government —Winchester, TN
- $30,972 - $46,440 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
3d
SECURITY GUARD 1 - 06302026-78764
Tennessee State Government —Nashville, TN
- $2,135 - $3,195 a month
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Customer service
- Writing skills
3d

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 06302026-78808

Tennessee State Government -
Tiptonville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,057 - $6,099 a month
3 days ago

Qualifications

Passenger vehicle
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Working with incarcerated individuals
Security
Basic firearms training

Full Job Description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

06/30/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

07/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$4,057.00 - $6,099.00

Salary (Annually)

$48,684.00 - $73,188.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Tiptonville, TN

Department

Correction

LOCATION OF (6) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LAKE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. This classification, Correctional Officer 2, currently has a hiring rate which begins at $4,480 per month.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full-time adult correctional security work or adult correctional security work with a federal or state agency or a local agency accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).

Substitution of Experience for Required Education: 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 use 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 have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed
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 in some positions
Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy

During their careers, most correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to any one of three different work shifts and any number of different post assignments. While employee work preferences are considered, there is no guarantee that the employee will remain assigned to any specific shift and/or post assignment.

Overview

The Correctional Officer 2 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Correctional Officer sub-series. An employee in this class performs correctional work at a state penal institution involving the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates, and may be assigned to work any shift. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Correctional Officer 1, in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry-level work. This class differs from that of Correctional Corporal in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a minor supervisor.

Responsibilities

Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.
Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.
Checks in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property.
Observes inmate behavior; counsels with inmates and family about problems; evaluates inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates, and sends this evaluation to the counseling department.
Attends a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
Prepares a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.
Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.
Ensures the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity
Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.
Carries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Decision Quality
Manages Conflict
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability
Situational Adaptability

Knowledges:

Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government

Skills:

Active Learning and Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Learning Strategies
Writing

Abilities:

Number Facility
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 06302026-78808

TRAINING OFFICER 1 - 06302026-78867

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL - WEST TENNESSEE STATE PENITENTIARY - 78908

CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR-1 - 78910

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 06302026-78754

CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER 2 - 78912

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 06302026-78807

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 06302026-78692

CORRECTIONAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST-2-CONTRACT MONITORING - 78898

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 06302026-78687

CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR 2* - 06302026-78757

TDOC SPECIAL AGENT - WEST REGION - 78915

TRAINING OFFICER 1 - EAST - 06302026-78916

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER REPRESENTATIVE 2* - 06302026- 78751

TENNESSEE STATE PARKS ROOM ATTENDANT - 06302026-78811

TENNESSEE STATE PARKS LEAD SERVER - 06302026-78812

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - 06222026-78712

TENNESSEE STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - 06232026-78628

TENNESSEE STATE PARKS CUSTODIAL LEAD - 06252026-78797

SECURITY GUARD 1 - 06302026-78764

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