Top 43 Correctional officers Jobs in Tennessee

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 08112026-79911
Correction —Tiptonville, TN
- $4,057 - $6,099 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 08112026-79907
Correction —Tiptonville, TN
- $3,631 - $5,434 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Security Guard (Corrections) No experience required
CoreCivic Facilities —Clifton, TN
- $24.62 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Corrections Deputy
Montgomery County, Tennessee —Clarksville, TN
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Retirement plan
Correctional Officer Trainee - Davidson County Sheriff's Office
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $52,850 - $64,209 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Correction Deputy
Shelby County Sheriff's Office —Memphis, TN
- $43,614.24 - $55,718.88 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 08112026-79960
Correction —Ripley, TN
- $3,631 - $5,434 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
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Correctional Officer (Corrections)
Shelby County Government —Memphis, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Sanitation
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Corrections Deputy (Sheriff)
Shelby County Government —Memphis, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
Associate Instructor Criminal Justice: Correctional Officer
TCAT-Elizabethton —Elizabethton, TN
- $51,149 - $61,379 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 08112026-79833
Correction —Centerville, TN
- $4,057 - $6,099 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Detention Officer - Adult Detention Center - Sheriff's Office
Rutherford County Government —Murfreesboro, TN
- $51,780 - $55,568 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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White County Corrections
White County Government —Sparta, TN
- From $20.12 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Corrections Officer
Sevier County Government —Sevierville, TN
- $45,384 - $51,056 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Part Time Residential Monitor
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Residential
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Sevier County Government —Sevierville, TN
- $41,482 - $46,665 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Contract Process Officer
LaSalle Corrections —Memphis, TN
- $19.44 an hour
- Contract
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- SharePoint
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Correctional Officer (All Levels / All Shifts )- Hiring Event
CoreCivic Facilities —Clifton, TN
- $24.62 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Public Safety Officer - Correctional Facility (Daily Pay available)
CoreCivic Facilities —Clifton, TN
- $24.62 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Youth Corrections Officer 2nd Shift
Wayne Halfway House, Inc./Hollis Academy —Waynesboro, TN
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 08112026-79911

Correction -
Tiptonville, TN

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Job Details

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

Qualifications

Physical security
Passenger vehicle
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Basic firearms training

Full Job Description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

08/11/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

08/24/2026 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 (5) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LAKE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) 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 $4480 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 forces.
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* - 08112026-79833

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