Property Officer

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/21/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $2,896.00 - $4,331.00

Salary (Annually) $34,752.00 - $51,972.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Henning, TN

Department Correction

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment. A pre-employment drug screen is required prior to employment.

This 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.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) increasingly responsible full-time clerical work including, at least, one year of property control experience.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Examination Method:
Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Under direction, is responsible for property control work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the second class in the Property Officer sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining the inventory of departmental in-use and surplus property. This class differs from that of a Property Officer 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for property control at a major institution or assists an incumbent in this class in accomplishing a department-wide property control function.

• Compiles information to prepare a variety of records and reports that pertain to state inventory objectives. Processes changes in electronic database including but not limited to location changes, serial numbers, property tag numbers and model numbers of equipment.
• Coordinates with upper management, peers, assigned subordinates, and internal and external business partners to facilitate equitable workload dissemination and ensure timely and accurate task completion.
• Obtains information to ensure effective control of property and all procedures are followed according to policy, procedure and guidelines. Uses information to tag new purchases or relocate property.
• Performs general physical activities such as climbing, lifting, and balancing to meet the needs of inventory related tasks.
• Interprets a variety of current rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and documentation for internal and external business partners to facilitate understanding, enhance communications, and ensure compliance.
• Analyzes property records for accuracy and identifies equipment condition or data to determine age of equipment for recommendation on a replacement schedule.
• Schedules and conducts inventories to ensure compliance with departmental, state, and federal guidelines. Organizes meetings with internal and external business partners to keep all parties informed on current processes.
• Operates forklifts and vehicles to relocate property and complete daily tasks.

• Collaborates
• Plans and Aligns
• Decision Quality
• Nimble Learning
• Being Resilient

• Administration and Management
• Customer and Personal Service
• Clerical

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Speaking
• Complex Problem Solving

• Multilimb Coordination
• Sound Localization
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity

• Computer, Telephone
• Printer, Copy/Fax Machine
• Two-way Radio, Digital Camera
• Pallet jack, Forklift, Dolly/Flatbed cart
• Hand-held Scanner