CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT - 08252026-80323

Location: Tiptonville, TN – Department of Correction, Lake County (2 positions available). Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening and criminal background check required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of full-time adult or youth security work, including one year of supervisory or inmate relations coordinator experience and one year of adult correctional security experience.
• Full-time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

• Willing and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
• At least 18 years of age on the date of application.
• U.S. citizen.
• Good moral character, as determined by investigation.
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form and agree to release all records involving criminal history to the appointing authority.
• Supply a fingerprint sample for a TBI-conducted criminal history records check.
• No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions; no dishonorable discharge from the U.S. armed forces.
• Pass a physical examination and psychological evaluation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Pass a pre-employment screening test for illegal drugs.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of appointment.
• Successfully complete all prescribed training at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any online training upon appointment.

About the Role

The Correctional Sergeant performs correctional supervisory work of average difficulty, overseeing the custody, transportation, and rehabilitation of inmates at a state correctional facility. This role may require working any shift and differs from Correctional Corporal by including shift supervisor responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or perform searches of inmates and vehicles, and conduct cell shakedowns for contraband to ensure safety.
• Respond as a first responder to emergencies, including medical needs, escapes, fires, and natural disasters.
• Prepare records and reports such as shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate passes, and daily population records.
• Restrain, secure, or control inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate activities of assigned subordinates to meet operational and strategic priorities.
• Instruct employees and provide on-the-job training, including emergency situation training.
• Inspect correctional facilities for compliance with state-mandated policies and procedures.
• Maintain accountability for assigned equipment, including handcuffs, keys, radios, weapons, and security devices.
• Observe inmates to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures; record incidents, disciplinary actions, and activities in the State’s database.
• Communicate daily activities regarding staff and inmates to supervisors and subordinates.

Skills

• Public Safety and Security
• 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

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Motor Vehicles
• Copy Machine
• Radio

Pay

Monthly: $5,100.00 – $6,373.00
Annual: $61,200.00 – $76,476.00

Schedule

Full-time; may require working any shift.