MCCX to Hold Rapid Hiring Event

Wartburg, Tenn. – TDOC will host a Rapid Hire Event on April 17–18 in Wartburg for those interested in beginning a career as a correctional officer at the Morgan County Correctional Complex — a role centered on service, responsibility, and protecting the people of Tennessee.

Correctional officers serve their communities by maintaining secure facilities while supporting accountability, rehabilitation, and successful reentry. The event will offer a onestop hiring process, allowing candidates to interview, complete pre-employment requirements, and receive a conditional job offer during the same visit.

The starting salary for correctional officers is $51,204 per year, with increases to $60,720 after 18 months. Newly hired correctional officers are also eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

All TDOC correctional officers receive four weeks of paid Basic Correctional Officer Training at the Tennessee Correction Academy in Tullahoma, which provides hands-on instruction to prepare officers for their role.

Event attendees should bring a current resume, state-issued ID, and proof of their highest level of education. Veterans should bring their DD214. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants can reserve a timeslot by scheduling an interview online. Walk-ins are also welcome.

WHAT: Rapid Hire Event
WHEN: April 17: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & April 18: 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Roane State Community College – Morgan County Center, 308 Solomon Dr. Wartburg, TN 37887

Those unable to attend the event are encouraged to apply online at tn.gov/correction.