Tennessee Department of Correction holds Rapid Hire Event in Henning

Tennessee Department of Correction holds Rapid Hire Event in Henning

Henning, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Correction is hosting a Rapid Hire Event on March 21 and 22 at the West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning for those interested in beginning a career as a correctional officer.

Qualified applicants can complete their interview and pre-employment requirements on-site at the event and may receive a conditional job offer the same day. Salaries for correctional officers begin at $51,204, with tiered increases bringing them to a salary of $60,720 after 18 months. New correctional officers also receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

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 complete 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.

Interested applicants may pre-register here. Walk-ins are also welcome.

What:  TDOC Rapid Hire Event

When: Friday, March 21 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

    Saturday, March 22 (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Where:   West Tennessee State Penitentiary/Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center, 480 Green Chapel Road, Henning, TN 38041