CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 08252026-80186

Location: Morgan County Correctional Complex, Wartburg, TN. Five positions available.

Salary: $4,057.00 - $6,099.00 monthly ($48,684.00 - $73,188.00 annually). Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. Starting salary for Correctional Officer 2 is $4,480.00 per month ($53,760.00 annually).

About the Role

The Correctional Officer 2 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related duties. This is the working-level class in the Correctional Officer sub-series, involving the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates. Employees may be assigned to any shift and post assignment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation, and work areas; attends to medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates.
• Inspects and patrols grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.
• Processes new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property.
• Observes inmate behavior; counsels inmates and families; evaluates inmates on hygiene, attitudes, and behavior, and reports to the counseling department.
• Attends staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.
• Prepares reports including daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate job/pay records, daily counts, and supply requisitions.
• Operates equipment such as two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and motor vehicles.
• Ensures inmate safety through daily supervision; intervenes in fights or dangerous situations using persuasion or physical force.
• Communicates and enforces policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to high school graduation.
• One year of full-time adult correctional security work or equivalent experience with a federal, state, or ACA-accredited local agency.
• Qualifying full-time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
• Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen.
• Must have good moral character, as determined by investigation.
• Must complete a criminal history disclosure form and consent to a background check, including fingerprinting via TBI.
• No felony convictions or dishonorable discharge from the U.S. armed forces.
• Must pass a physical examination and psychological evaluation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license for some positions.
• Must successfully complete training at the Tennessee Correction Academy upon appointment.

Skills

• Decision Quality
• Conflict Management
• Effective Communication
• Accountability
• Situational Adaptability
• Public Safety and Security Knowledge
• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Learning Strategies
• Writing
• Number Facility
• Problem Sensitivity
• Speech Clarity and Recognition
• Written Comprehension

Schedule

Full-time. Employees may be assigned to any of three work shifts and various post assignments. Shift and post preferences are considered but not guaranteed.