Correctional Officer 2

State of Tennessee is seeking a Correctional Officer 2 to join our team at the Turney Center Industrial Complex in Hickman County.

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty, involving the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates. The successful candidate will supervise inmate activities, inspect and patrol the grounds, and attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.

• Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas
• Inspect and patrol the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks
• Check in new inmates, assign accommodations, search for contraband, issue clothing, and store personal property
• Observe inmate behavior, counsel with inmates and family about problems, and evaluate inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates
• Attend staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid
• Prepare reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies
• Operate and utilize a variety of equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles
• Ensure the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity
• Break up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force
• Carry out and explain existing policies and procedures to others

• 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)
• 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
• 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

• Composure
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Listening
• Ethics and Values
• Conflict Management
• Approachability
• Decision Quality
• Organizing
• Written Communications

• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Public Safety and Security

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Coordination
• Persuasion

• Memorization
• Number Facility
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Written Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition

This is a full-time position with a salary of $43,856.00 annually. The State of Tennessee offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. A pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records check, and criminal background check is required for this position.

Applicants must be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required for some positions. The successful candidate will be required to complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy.

This is a 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.

The State of Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.