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State of Tennessee
Correctional Officer 2: Sign-On Bonus Eligible
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What they do
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
Job Description
Job Summary The State of Tennessee is hiring a Correctional Officer 2 in Tiptonville, TN, in the Department of Correction. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, payable over 18 months. The current hiring rate begins at $4,480 per month and includes firearms readiness and compliance with pre-employment checks.
A criminal background check is required during consideration. Education = high school diploma or equivalent; substitution by ACA‑accredited correctional security experience is possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description The State of Tennessee is hiring a Correctional Officer 2 in Tiptonville, TN, in the Department of Correction. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, payable over 18 months. The current hiring rate begins at $4,480 per month and includes firearms readiness and compliance with pre-employment checks.
A criminal background check is required during consideration. Education = high school diploma or equivalent; substitution by ACA‑accredited correctional security experience is possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr
A criminal background check is required during consideration. Education = high school diploma or equivalent; substitution by ACA‑accredited correctional security experience is possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description The State of Tennessee is hiring a Correctional Officer 2 in Tiptonville, TN, in the Department of Correction. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, payable over 18 months. The current hiring rate begins at $4,480 per month and includes firearms readiness and compliance with pre-employment checks.
A criminal background check is required during consideration. Education = high school diploma or equivalent; substitution by ACA‑accredited correctional security experience is possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr