Job Description
Join Tennessee's premier public safety team as a Correctional Officer on night shift! Protect your community while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities in Nashville's state correctional facilities. We provide paid training, retirement plans, and health insurance for you and your family. Work meaningful night hours with premium differential pay!
Responsibilities
- Maintain security and order during night shift operations in state correctional facilities
- Supervise inmate activities and enforce institutional policies
- Conduct regular perimeter patrols and surveillance monitoring
- Respond to emergencies and incidents with de-escalation techniques
- Prepare detailed incident and shift activity reports
- Operate security systems including surveillance cameras and control panels
- Coordinate with law enforcement agencies during critical incidents
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or ability to obtain
- Pass comprehensive background check and drug screening
- Valid Tennessee driver's license
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on rotating schedule
- Physical fitness to meet correctional facility requirements
- Strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills