Correction Officer Jobs in Tennessee

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Sumner County Sheriff's Office - Gallatin, TN

These officers are the cornerstone of our agency and a great way to become a public safety and law enforcement professional....

19 hours ago

Community Corrections Officer

Knoxville, TN

Experience in corrections, law enforcement, counseling, or closely related filed may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?...

4 days ago

Correctional Officer Trainee

Nashville Sheriff Davidson County Sheriff's Office - Memphis, TN

Office Description The Nashville Davidson County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire Correctional Officer Trainees....

7 days ago

Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations - Whiteville

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...

9 days ago

Nashville Sheriff's Office is hiring Correctional Officer Trainees!

Memphis, TN

Job description The Nashville Davidson County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire Correctional Officer Trainees. Your starting salary is $38,300.28/year....

10 days ago

Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer Trainee

Memphis, TN

The Nashville Davidson County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire Correctional Officer Trainees. Your starting salary is $38,300.28/year....

11 days ago

Correctional Officer Lieutenant (Corrections)

Shelby County - Memphis, TN

Pay Grade: 51 Minimum Qualifications 100% - 1.Six (6) years of experience as a correctional officer at the division of corrections of which three (3) years of experience must be as a sergeant at the...

15 days ago

Correctional Officers

STATE OF TN DEPT OF CORRECTION/BLEDSOE - Pikeville, TN

Join TEAM TDOC and be a part of the largest law enforcement agency in Tennessee and our efforts to be recognized as the best correctional agency in the nation....

20 days ago

Detention Officer

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....

21 days ago

Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations

CoreCivic - Hartsville, TN

21 days ago

Correctional Officer Sergeant (Corrections)

Shelby County - Memphis, TN

Pay Grade: 49 Minimum Qualifications 100% - 1.Three (3) years of uninterrupted experience as a Corrections Officer in a correctional facility or direct security experience at a correctional facility...

22 days ago

Detention Officer

Williamson County Sheriff's Office - Franklin, TN

Patrols by foot the detention facility and the grounds attached hereto. 8. Enforces state and federal laws within the facility, grounds and other areas as directed. 9....

25 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...

30+ days ago

Correctional Officer

CoreCivic - Hartsville, TN

45+ days ago

Senior Correctional Officer - Whiteville

CoreCivic - Whiteville, TN

45+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Tennessee

Total Population

6,339,942

Number of Businesses

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 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree (27.9%)
Associate's Degree (17.1%)
Vocational Degree or Certification (12.7%)
Master's Degree (7.5%)
Some College (3.3%)
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 Tennessee

None (78.7%)
1-2 years (14.6%)
Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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