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Senior Correctional Officer
Corecivic - Whiteville, 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...
2 days ago
Correctional Officer Trainee
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County - Nashville, TN
If you have applied for Correctional Officer Trainee in the last 12 months, do not reapply until 1 year after your last application date....
1 day ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Hardeman
CoreCivic - Whiteville, 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...
5 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer
CoreCivic - Clifton, 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...
5 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Investigations
CoreCivic - Hartsville, 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...
7 days ago
Correctional Officer - Whiteville
CoreCivic - Whiteville, 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...
10 days ago
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic - Mason, 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...
12 days ago
Part-Time Correctional Officer
City of Johnson City - Johnson City, TN
The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Part-Time Correctional Officer with the Police Department....
14 days ago
Correctional Officer
City of Johnson City - Johnson City, TN
The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Correctional Officer with the Police Department....
14 days ago
Nashville Sheriff's Office is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees!
Memphis, TN
Job status Full time Pay $38,300.28 $41,767.04 Annually Job description The Nashville Davidson County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire Correctional Officer Trainees....
18 days ago
Corrections Officer - Transport Team (Part-time)
Hamilton County Sheriff''s Office - Chattanooga, TN
Skill in interacting with public, law enforcement and the courts. Skill in acute observation and awareness of activities in a jail setting....
19 days ago
Correctional Officer - Hardeman
CoreCivic - Whiteville, 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...
19 days ago
Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations
CoreCivic - Hartsville, 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...
21 days ago
Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations - Hardeman
CoreCivic - Whiteville, 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...
21 days ago
Correctional Officer - McRae
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...
26 days ago

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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6,339,942
134,683

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Tennessee

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

$35,825

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Tennessee offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.8%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.6%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • Master's Degree (7.4%)
  • Some College (3.3%)
  • Some High School (1.3%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.9%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Tennessee
  • 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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