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Correctional Officer 2* – 10212025-72300 Apply for the Correctional Officer 2* position with the Tennessee Department of Correction. Location Morgan County Correctional Complex, Morgan County, Tennessee. Compensation Starting salary: $4,480.00 per month ($53,760.00 per year). Sign‑on bonus: $5,000 payable over an 18‑month period. Qualifications Education and Experience: High‑school graduate and one year of full‑time adult correctional security work, or equivalent experience with a federal, state or locally accredited agency. Full‑time employment can substitute education on a year‑for‑year basis. Be willing 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 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 your criminal history to the appointing authority. Supply a fingerprint sample as required by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Have no felony convictions or have been discharged under other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Pass a medical examination administered by a licensed physician consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related 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 related to the essential functions of the position. Pass a pre‑employment screening test for illegal drug use. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of appointment (some positions). Successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy upon appointment. Responsibilities Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation, and work areas, and attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates. Inspect and patrol the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks. Check in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property. Observe inmate behavior; counsel with inmates and family about problems; evaluate inmates on personal hygiene, attitudes, and send evaluation to the counseling department. Attend staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid. Prepare reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate job and pay records, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies. Operate equipment including two‑way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and motor vehicles. Ensure safety of residents through daily supervision. Break up fights or other dangerous situations by persuasion or physical force. Cite and explain existing policies and procedures to others. Employment Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industry: Law Enforcement Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tennessee Department of Correction by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tennessee Department of Correction

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