CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 05192026-77573

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time: 05/19/2026 12:00 AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 06/01/2026 11:59 PM Central Time Salary (Monthly): $3,631.00 - $4,533.00 Salary (Annually): $43,572.00 - $54,396.00 Job Type: Full-Time City, State Location: Pikeville, TN Department Correction Location Of Position: Department of Correction, Bledsoe County A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a pre‑employment drug screen. This classification, Correctional Officer 1, currently has an in‑range salary of $4,267 monthly / $51,204 yearly. 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 for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school. Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons Be at least eighteen (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 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 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 physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is 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 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 illegal drug use 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 to any specific shift and/or post assignment. Overview The Correctional Officer 1 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the entry working 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 differs from that of Correctional Corporal in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a minor supervisor. An applicant appointed to this class will be reclassified to the Correctional Officer 2 after successful completion of a mandatory one‑year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination. 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 the 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 families about problems; evaluate inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates, and send this evaluation to the counseling department. Attend a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid. Prepare a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies. Operate and utilize a variety of equipment including two–way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles. Ensure the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity. Break up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force. Carry out and explain existing policies and procedures to others. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Tennessee