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Correctional Officer - West TN
CoreCivic - Mason, 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
Senior Detention Officer - Eden
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...
3 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer - 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...
2 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer
Corecivic, Inc - Mason, TN
Correctional Officer Job in West TN Sr....
2 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....
1 day ago
Corrections Deputy Sheriff's Office
Shelby County Government - Memphis, TN
Job Information Shelby County Government Corrections Deputy (Sheriffs Office) in Memphis, Tennessee Corrections Deputy (Sheriff) Closes On: December 17, 2021, at 11:59 PM CSTDepartment:SheriffJob...
2 hours ago
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...
20 hours ago
Sr 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...
3 days ago
Senior Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations
Corecivic, Inc - Whiteville, TN
Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations Job in Hardeman Sr Correctional Officer, Inmate Relations - Hardeman Apply Now Job Id: req9258 Job Category: Correctional Security Facility: Hardeman County...
2 days ago
Correctional Officer - Lake
Corecivic - Nashville, TN
of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals for success after release....
20 hours ago
Correctional Officer - Trousdale
CoreCivic - Hartsville, 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
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....
10 days ago
Correctional Officer
Corecivic, Inc - Clifton, TN
Correctional Officer Job in South Central Correctional Officer - South Central Apply Now Job Id: req9108 Job Category: Correctional Security Facility: South Central Correctional Center Location: Clifton...
13 days ago
Corrections Deputy (Sheriff)
Shelby County - Memphis, TN
Position Summary Works under direct supervision of an assigned supervisor and is responsible for the security and maintenance of Shelby County Jail operations in accordance with established...
13 days ago
Corrections Officer
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....
14 days ago

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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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

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Tennessee offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.3%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.3%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.7%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
  • Master's Degree (7.3%)
  • 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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