CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2*

State of Tennessee Job InformationOpening Date/Time: 06/30/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time: 07/13/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $5,078.00Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $60,936.00Job Type: Full-TimeCity, State Location: Pikeville, TNDepartmentCorrectionLocation of PositionDepartment of Correction, Bledsoe CountyPre-Employment ScreeningMotor vehicle records screening and a pre-employment drug screen will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a criminal background check.Sign-On BonusNewly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period.QualificationsEducation and Experience:High school graduate or equivalent.One year of full-time adult correctional security work or equivalent experience with a federally or state accredited agency.Substitution of Experience for Required Education:Qualification full-time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Necessary Special Qualifications:Willingness and ability to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.At least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application.Citizen of the United States.Good moral character, as determined by investigation.Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.Agree to 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 records check.No conviction for a felony or be discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces.Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional 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.OverviewThe 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 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 supervisor. Most correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to any 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.ResponsibilitiesSupervises 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 towards employees and other inmates, and sends the evaluation to the counseling department.Attends a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.Prepares a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.Ensures the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity.Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.Carries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others.Competencies (KSA's)Decision QualityManages ConflictCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilitySituational AdaptabilityKnowledgesPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentSkillsActive Learning and ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesWritingAbilitiesNumber FacilityProblem SensitivitySpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten Comprehension#J-18808-Ljbffr

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