Employment Benefits and Resources

The Department of Correction employs more than 6,000 Tennesseans across the state. While correctional officer positions are the most common, the department is always looking for great nurses, probation parole officers and administrators interested in the field of corrections.

Policy 302.12 Drug-Free Workplace (pdf format)

Affirmative Action Plan FY 2024-2025 (pdf format)

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Benefits

•  Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• State Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Family Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave

For more information is available on the Tennessee Department of Human Resources website.

• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Higher Education Fee Waivers
• TNStars 529 Program
• ABLE TN
• State Park Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Emotional Wellbeing Solutions
• State Employee Discount Program
• Employee Service Awards
• Employee Suggestion Award
• Transportation Benefits
• RetireReadyTN