CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2*

Job InformationState of Tennessee Job InformationOpening Date/Time: 06/30/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time: 07/13/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $6,099.00Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $73,188.00Job Type: Full‑TimeLocation: Tiptonville, TN (Department of Correction, Lake County)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. Applicants may be required to provide information about their criminal history in order to be considered for this position.QualificationsEducation 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.Special QualificationsBe 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 that relates to the essential functions of the positionPass 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 positionSubmit to and pass a pre‑employment screening test for use of illegal drugsPossess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positionsUpon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction AcademyResponsibilitiesSupervises 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)Decision QualityManages ConflictCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilitySituational AdaptabilityKnowledgesPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentSkillsActive Learning and ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesWritingAbilitiesNumber FacilityProblem SensitivitySpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten Comprehension#J-18808-Ljbffr

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