Correctional Officer (Full-Time)

Benefits* Competitive base pay: Starting pay based on experience $25.25 hourly ($53,126.00 annually) - $26.13 hourly ($54,977.52 annually)* Step raises* Paid overtime* Health, dental, and vision insurance* Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave* Tennessee Consolidated Retirement* Uniforms providedQualificationsA. Applicants must have reached their 18th birthday before the application can be accepted.B. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED.C. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.D. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.E. Applicants must have an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces (if prior military)F. Applicants must be able to pass an extensive pre-employment background investigation.G. Applicants must pass a psychological examination, polygraph examination, written examination, and a physical examination (including drug screen).H. Applicants must be of good moral character. If at any time during the selection process it is found that the applicant has been untruthful or purposely withheld requested information, the applicant will no longer be considered for employment and will not be allowed to reapply with the department in the future.I. Applicants who become employed as a full time Correction Officer with this agency are required to meet the minimum standards as set forth by the Tennessee Correction Institute.*Applicants must be available to work weekends and holidays.**Applicants must be available for working any of the three shifts:**6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.**2:00P.M. - 10:00 P.M.**10:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M.*Benefit Conditions:* Only full-time employees eligibleWork Remotely* NoThis Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:* Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous* People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects* Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction* Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture* Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail* Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction* Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity* High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environmentJob Type: Full-timePay: $25.25 - $26.13 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shiftShift availability:* Day Shift (Required)* Night Shift (Required)* Overnight Shift (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12