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Corrections Deputy
Shelby County Sheriff's Office near Memphis, TN - Memphis, TN
Corrections Deputy Deputy (Corrections) Shelby County Sheriff's Office near Memphis, TN - Memphis, Tennessee Apr 14, 2021 Request More Information Application Deadline: Dec 17, 2021 Salary...
2 hours ago
Senior 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...
22 hours 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....
2 days ago
Correctional Officer - Whiteville
CoreCivic - Brunswick, 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 - Mc Kenzie, 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 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...
6 days ago
Correctional Officer
Corecivic, Inc - Whiteville, TN
Correctional Officer Job in Hardeman Correctional Officer - Hardeman Apply Now Job Id: req10279 Job Category: Correctional Security Facility: Hardeman County Correctional Facility Location: Whiteville...
7 days ago
Correctional Officer
Corecivic, Inc - Clifton, TN
Correctional Officer Job in South Central Correctional Officer - South Central Apply Now Job Id: req10251 Job Category: Correctional Security Facility: South Central Correctional Center Location: Clifton...
7 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer
Corecivic, Inc - 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...
7 days ago
Jailor Police Department
Thenewstribune Com - Kingsport, TN
The City of Kingsport is currently taking applications for the following position: Jailer (Police Department) Performs a variety of duties for securing and monitoring all incarcerated persons....
8 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations S Central
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...
8 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer
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...
8 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Walling, 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

11 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Milton, 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

11 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Fairview, 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

11 days ago

Demographic Data for Tennessee

Moving to Tennessee? Find some basic demographic data about Tennessee below.

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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 (30.0%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.4%)
  • 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 Tennessee
  • None (78.7%)
  • 1-2 years (14.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (6.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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