Correctional Officer
Job in
Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, 38063, USA
Listing for:
State of Tennessee
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-15
Job specializations:
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Security
Government Agency, Government Security
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Government
Government Agency, Government Security
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* - 03102026-75722
Job Information
Location
:
Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Lauderdale County;
Henning, TN
Opening Date/Time 03/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 03/23/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $6,099.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $73,188.00
Job Type
:
Full-Time
Department
:
Correction
SUMMARY
:
The requirements for the Correctional Officer 2 position include a standard high school diploma or GED and 1 year of full-time experience as a Correctional Officer for the Tennessee Department of Correction. A pre-employment drug screening is required prior to employment. A criminal background check is required. A hiring bonus of $5,000.00 is offered.
This position requires a criminal background check and may require information about criminal history for consideration.
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 meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.Prepares reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.Operates and utilizes 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.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:
Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weaponsBe at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of applicationBe a citizen of the United StatesHave a good moral character, as determined by investigationComplete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authorityAgree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authoritySupply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records checkHave no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forcesPass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and…
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