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Correction Officer Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Detention Officer - Eden
CoreCivic - Nashville, TN
Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment....
5 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Leavenworth
CoreCivic - Nashville, TN
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
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6 days ago
Correctional Officer - Certified
Corecivic, Inc - Nashville, TN
Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing; or must meet the FDLE eligibility guidelines and become a Certified...
9 days ago
Community Service Officer
Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN
As one of Tennessee's larger law enforcement agencies, the Police Department provides comprehensive law enforcement and security services to all components of Vanderbilt University including the Vanderbilt...
13 days ago
Correctional Officer
Tennessee Department Of Corrections - Nashville, TN
Job Information Tennessee Department of Corrections Correctional Officer in Nashville, Tennessee Riverbend houses all the state's maleideath row offenders....
15 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Hermitage, TN (10 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Antioch, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
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20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Smyrna, TN (20 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Whites Creek, TN (8 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Nashville, TN
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Chapmansboro, TN (24 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Old Hickory, TN (10 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Pegram, TN (14 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Fairview, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

20 days ago

Demographic Data for Nashville, TN

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Nashville, TN

This is the average annual salary for Correction Officer jobs in Nashville, TN as reported by the BLS.

$36,390

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.1%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.3%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.9%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
  • Master's Degree (7.4%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Some High School (1.3%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Nashville, TN
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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