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State of Tennessee

Correctional Officer - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)

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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 Summary The State of Tennessee is hiring a Correctional Officer 1 in Tiptonville, TN. This full-time role involves supervising inmates, maintaining security, and supporting daily operations for the Lake County Department of Correction.

Applicants must have a high school education, be a US citizen, pass background and drug screenings, and complete Tennessee Correction Academy training. Newly hired officers may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable over 18 months.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description The State of Tennessee is hiring a Correctional Officer 1 in Tiptonville, TN. This full-time role involves supervising inmates, maintaining security, and supporting daily operations for the Lake County Department of Correction.

Applicants must have a high school education, be a US citizen, pass background and drug screenings, and complete Tennessee Correction Academy training. Newly hired officers may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus payable over 18 months.#J-18808-Ljbffr