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Correctional Officer


SALARY:  The entry level salary is $2,038.00 monthly/$24,456.00 yearly.  Equipment and uniforms will be furnished.  One meal will be furnished for each shift worked.


CLASS SPECIFICATION (in pdf format)


A test is not given for this position. Once interviewed and if accepted for the correctional officer position, you will receive training at the Tennessee Correction Academy.

In order to apply, you will need to contact the facility where you are interested in working. You may view the facility locations on the state prisons web page. Once you select the facility where you would like to apply, view the contact information below:

Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex (615) 350-3361, extension 1314
Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility (615) 350-2700, extension 2744
Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Complex (901) 531-1807
Morgan County Correctional Complex (423) 346-1301
Northeast Correctional Complex (423) 727-7387, extension 1177
Northwest Correctional Complex (731) 253-5125
Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (615) 350-3100, extention 3115
Southeastern Tennessee State Regional Correctional Factility (423) 881-3251, ext. 2250
Tennessee Prison for Women (615) 741-1255, extention 7215
Turney Center Industrial Complex (931) 729-5161, extension 2070
Turney Center Industrial Complex - Annex (931) 676-3345, extension 1130
West Tennessee State Penitentiary (731) 738-5044, extention 2227