Correctional Officer
Job in
Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, 38063, USA
Listing for:
State of Tennessee
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
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Government
Government Agency
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Security
Government Agency
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 48684 - 73188 USD Yearly
USD
48684.00
73188.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 01132026-74118
Job Information
- Opening Date/Time: 01/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time
- Closing Date/Time: 01/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time
- Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $6,099.00
- Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $73,188. obodo? Wait maybe ... but follow original text
- Job Type: Full-Time
- City, State
Location:
Henning, TN - Department:
Correction
Location of Position(s)
Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Lauderdale County
Qualifications
Education and Experience: 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).
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.
Necessary Special Qualifications
Applicants for this class must:
Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weaponsBe at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of applicationBe a citizen of the United StatesHave a good moral character, as determined by investigationComplete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authorityAgree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authoritySupply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records checkHave no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forcesPass a physical examination administered by a licensed interpretar that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the positionPass 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 positionSubmit to and pass a pre‑employment screening test for use of illegal drugsPossess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positionsUpon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction AcademyDuring 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 to any 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. 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. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Correctional Officer 1, in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry‑level work.
This class differs from that of Correctional Corporal in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a minor
673 supervisor.
Responsibilities
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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 towards 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…
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