Correctional Officer Job Memphis area,Tennessee USA,Security

Position: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 01132026-74114

Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 01/13/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/26/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State

Location:

Memphis, TN
Department:
Correction

Mark Luttrell Transition Center, Shelby County

Bono sygdom Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

The classification of Correctional Officer 2 currently has an approved starting salary of $4,480.00 per month, or $53,760.00 per year. Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus, payable over an 18‑month period.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered 环境.

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

Costo 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.

Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.

Be at least 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 subjected 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 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 forces.

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.

During their careers, most correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to any one of three different work shifts and any number of different post assignments. While employee work preferences are considered, there is no guarantee that the employee will remain assigned tohaut specific shift and/or post assignment.

Overview

The Correctional Officer 2 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Correctional Officer sub‑series. The 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 any shift. This class differs from the Correctional Officer 1, in that a Correctional Officer 1 performs entry‑level work, and differs from the Correctional Corporal, which serves as a minor supervisor.

Responsibilities

Supervises 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 toward 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…


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