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Correctional Officer
Effective February 16, 2025, the entry salary for correctional officers (CO) will be $51,204/year, with tiered increases bringing CO salaries to $60,720 after 18 months. Newly hired correctional officer applicants are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period.
This position has its own correctional officer application with a supplemental questionnaire included. Instructions for mailing in your application are available on the application. You may also save and email your completed application to TDOC.Employment@tn.gov.
If you are interested in applying for a correctional officer position, but would like for someone from Human Resources to contact you prior to completing the full application, you may complete and submit a short form. You may also apply at https://www.tn.gov/careers.
Click here to see a quick video of a day in the life of a correctional officer.
Probation Parole Officer
PP1 entry salary $4,138 per month.
PP2 entry salary $4,345 per month.
Click Here to do a search for current probation parole officer positions, select one in your area, review the specifications, and apply.
Want to learn more about a day in the life of a probation/parole officer, Click Here to view our Day In The Life videos.
Contact Us
Feel free to call us at 615.253.8239 or 888-577-9712.
Mailing Address:
Tennessee Department of Correction
ATTN: Human Resources
320 6th Avenue North
3rd Floor, Rachel Jackson Building
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0465
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