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Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Fairview, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE including Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Investigation Administration Loss Prevention Security Management Law Enforcement Training...
5 days ago
Correctional Officer - South Central
CoreCivic - White Bluff, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
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5 days ago
Correctional Officer - South Central
CoreCivic - Fairview, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

5 days ago
Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations S. Central
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

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

5 days ago
Correctional Officer - South Central
CoreCivic - Kingston Springs, TN (19 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

5 days ago
Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations S. Central
CoreCivic - Kingston Springs, TN (19 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

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

5 days ago
Correctional Officer - Whiteville
CoreCivic - Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

5 days ago
Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations S. Central
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

5 days ago
Correctional Officer - South Central
CoreCivic - Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

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

5 days ago
Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations - Whiteville
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

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

5 days ago
Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations S. Central
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

5 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 (29.9%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.5%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • 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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position

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