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State of Tennessee

Correctional Officer I $5K Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$51,474 / year median in Tennessee

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary State of Tennessee in Mountain City, TN is hiring for the Correctional Officer 1 position. This entry-level role involves supervising inmate activities, ensuring safety, and performing routine security tasks within a state correctional facility.

Candidates must meet high school equivalency, consent to comprehensive background checks, pass physical and psychological evaluations, and undergo pre-employment drug screening.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description State of Tennessee in Mountain City, TN is hiring for the Correctional Officer 1 position. This entry-level role involves supervising inmate activities, ensuring safety, and performing routine security tasks within a state correctional facility.

Candidates must meet high school equivalency, consent to comprehensive background checks, pass physical and psychological evaluations, and undergo pre-employment drug screening.#J-18808-Ljbffr