CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 09222026-81088

Opening date: 09/22/2026 12:00 AM CT; Closing date: 10/05/2026 11:59 PM CT. Location: Henning, TN. Department: Correction. Two positions to be filled at Lauderdale County.

About the role

The Correctional Officer 1 performs correctional work of average difficulty at a state penal institution, involving the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates. This is the entry‑level class in the Correctional Officer sub‑series. Employees may be assigned to any shift and, after successful completion of a mandatory one‑year training period at the Tennessee Correction Academy, are reclassified to Correctional Officer 2; inadequate performance during training may result in demotion or termination.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.
• Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.
• Checks in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property.
• Observes inmate behavior; counsels with inmates and family about problems; evaluates inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates, and sends this evaluation to the counseling department.
• Attends a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
• Prepares a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.
• Ensures the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity.
• Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.
• Carries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school (high school diploma or GED).
• Willing and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application.
• Citizen of the United States.
• 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.
• No felony conviction and not discharged under other than honorable conditions from any branch of the U.S. armed forces.
• Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician consistent with the ADA and related to essential job functions.
• Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional consistent with the ADA and related to essential job functions.
• 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 (where required).
• Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy.

Benefits

Hiring bonus of $5,000.00.

Pay

Salary range: $3,631.00 – $5,434.00 per month ($43,572.00 – $65,208.00 annually).

Schedule

Full‑time position. Employees may be assigned to any one of three different work shifts and various post assignments; shift preferences are considered but not guaranteed.