Correctional Officer

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The Maury County Human Resources Department is accepting internal and external applications for the position of Correctional Officer, beginning August 14 through August 28, 2026 at 4pm
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This is a full-time position grade 8, with a starting pay rate of $19.71 per hour.

Must be at least 18 years of age; valid driver’s license; be a high school graduate or equivalent; must be a U.S. Citizen; cannot have been convicted or plead guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge, or to any violation of any federal or state laws, or city ordinance relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances;

cannot have been released or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces; must pass a psychological and physical examination including a drug screen and a complete background investigation.

Maury County Government is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.