Top 10 Corrections corporal Jobs in Tennessee

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-78987
Correction —Wartburg, 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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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 07142026-79104
Correction —Tiptonville, TN
- $4,057 - $6,099 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
10d
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 07142026-78990
Correction —Wartburg, TN
- $4,057 - $6,099 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
10d
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 07142026-79086
Correction —Mountain City, TN
- $4,057 - $6,099 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
10d
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-79081
Correction —Mountain City, 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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Corrections Officer
Tennessee Department of Correction —Nashville, TN
- From $51,204 a year
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-79088
Correction —Nashville, 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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Corrections Deputy
Anderson County Government —Clinton, TN
- From $18.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-79103
Correction —Tiptonville, TN
- $3,631 - $4,533 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
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CORRECTIONAL CORPORAL - 07142026-79035
Correction —Centerville, TN
- $4,562 - $6,825 a month
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 07142026-79104
Correction —Tiptonville, TN
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-78987

Correction -
Wartburg, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$3,631 - $5,434 a month
10 days ago

Qualifications

Passenger vehicle
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Basic firearms training

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Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

07/14/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

07/27/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$3,631.00 - $5,434.00

Salary (Annually)

$43,572.00 - $65,208.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Wartburg, TN

Department

Correction

LOCATION OF (10) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, MORGAN 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. The classification of Correctional Officer 1 currently has an approved starting salary of $4,267.00 per month, or $51,204.00 per year.

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.

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 1 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the entry working 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 differs from that of Correctional Corporal in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a minor supervisor.

*An applicant appointed to this class will be reclassified to the Correctional Officer 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination.

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.

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-78987

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 07142026-79104

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 07142026-78990

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 07142026-79086

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-79081

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-79088

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-79103

CORRECTIONAL CORPORAL - 07142026-79035

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