Tennessee Department of Correction to hold Rapid Hire Event in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction is hosting a Rapid Hire Event on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 for those interested in beginning a career as a correctional officer. The event will take place at TDOC’s Community Resource Center, located 8 miles north of Nashville at 900 Madison Square, in Madison, TN.
Qualified applicants can complete their interview and pre-employment requirements on-site and may receive a conditional job offer the same day. TDOC unveiled a new starting salary for correctional officers earlier this year, beginning at $51,204 and rising to $60,720 after 18 months. New correctional officers also receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
To reserve a time-slot, applicants can preregister for the event by submitting the TDOC Rapid Hire Employment Application online. Walk-ins are also welcome.
WHAT: Nashville Rapid Hire Event
WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CDT – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CDT – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: TDOC Community Resource Center, 900 Madison Square, Madison, TN 37115
All state employees receive health, life, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and college tuition assistance. Additionally, new correctional officers receive six weeks of paid training at the Tennessee Correction Academy as they go through Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT). During BCOT, officers receive hands-on training in both a facility and classroom setting to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for the position.