Chief Detention Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Government
Government Administration, Public Health
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 08/31/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job Information State of Tennessee Job InformationOpening Date/Time 08/31/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 09/06/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $5,647.00 - $9,005.00
Salary (Annually) $67,764.00 - $
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Jackson, TN
Department Tennessee Correction Institute
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE CORRECTION INSTITUTE, MADISON COUNTYThis position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time experience in one or a combination of the following: (1) inspecting and/or assisting with the inspection of detention facilities, (2) administering or managing correctional programs, (3) training or teaching in the field of corrections or (4) monitoring the activities of inmates in a correctional setting of which two years of that experience must be in full-time professional detention facility inspection and/or correctional training instruction work.
Substitution of Experience for
Education:
One year of full time experience in any one of the following: (1) inspecting and/or assisting with the inspection of detention facilities, (2) administering or managing correctional programs, (3) training or teaching in the field of corrections or (4) monitoring the activities of inmates in a correctional setting may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of required education).
OR
Two years full-time professional detention facility inspection and/or correctional training instruction work within the Tennessee Corrections Institute.
Necessary Special QualificationsApplicants for this classification must be willing to submit to a background check. Applicants must also possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions. Applicants for this classification must supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
Examination Method:Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.
OverviewUnder direction, performs supervision of detention facility inspections of considerable difficulty and correctional training work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the supervisory level class in the Detention Facilities Specialist series. An employee in this class is responsible for the general supervision and coordination of activities of all Detention Facility Specialists across the State. This includes evaluating and modifying training and inspection program areas, and setting program standards, goals, and objectives.
This class differs from that of Detention Facilities Specialist in that an incumbent of the latter is not responsible for supervision of staff working in different regions of the State.
- Oversee audits and documentation for accreditation under the Reentry Success Act of 2021, ensuring compliance before application approval. Maintain liaison relationships with all jails in assigned districts to provide technical assistance and verify final audit reports for accuracy and conciseness.
- Partner with TCAT and T to provide correctional training under the Governor's Tennessee Law Enforcement, Hiring, Training, and Retention Program, ensuring TCI employees meet established…
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