Correctional Officer
Job in
Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, 38063, USA
Listing for:
State of Tennessee
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Security
Government Agency
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Government
Government Agency
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 48684 - 73188 USD Yearly
USD
48684.00
73188.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 01272026-74535
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 01/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 02/09/2026 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:
Henning, TN
Department:
Correction
Location of Positions
Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Lauderdale County
Position Summary
The Correctional Officer 2 class requires a standard high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of full‑time experience as a Correctional Officer in the Tennessee Department of Correction. The position offers a hiring bonus of $5,000.00 and requires a criminal background check.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Standard high school diploma equivalent and one year of full‑time adult correctional security work or adult correctional security work with a federal or state agency accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).
Substitution of Experience for Required
Education:
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
Be willing 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 approved by the appointing authority.Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation 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 consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related to the essential functions of the position.Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related to the essential functions of the position.Submit to and pass a pre‑employment screening test for the 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.Overview
The Correctional Officer 2 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This class is flexibly staffed and differs from the Correctional Officer 1 and Correctional Corporal in supervisory responsibilities.
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 toward 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:
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