CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT - 10072026-81688

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, JOHNSON COUNTY

A pre-employment drug screening is required prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time increasingly responsible youth or adult security experience, including two years of supervisory experience and one year of adult correctional security experience; qualifying full-time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis; one year of experience as an Inmate Relations Coordinator may be substituted for one year of the required supervisory experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

1. Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and used assigned weapons;
2. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application;
3. Be a citizen of the United States;
4. Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
5. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
6. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
7. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
8. Have no conviction for a felony or any domestic assault convictions or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
9. Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
10. Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
11. Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs;
12. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment;
13. Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training.

As a Correctional Lieutenant, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring safety, security, and effective daily operations within Tennessee's correctional facilities. Working as a shift supervisor or assistant shift supervisor, you will oversee Correctional Sergeants and front-line security staff, helping maintain a safe, orderly environment for inmates, employees, and the public.

This position is essential to TDOC's mission of safety, accountability, and professionalism. As a Lieutenant, you will guide teams, make critical decisions, and respond to emergencies with confidence and clarity.

1. Supervise assigned staff and coordinate daily security operations to ensure policies, procedures, and safety protocols are followed.
2. Conduct and oversee inmate and vehicle searches, shakedowns, and inspections to prevent contraband and maintain secure environments.
3. Serve as a first responder during emergencies such as escapes, fires, medical incidents, or natural disasters.
4. Prepare required reports such as shift logs, disciplinary reports, population records, incident documentation, and inmate movement tracking.
5. Restrain, secure, and transport inmates using appropriate security and restraint equipment.
6. Train staff on procedures, emergency responses, and daily operational expectations.
7. Inspect facilities including grounds, fences, living areas, and equipment to identify safety issues or potential security breaches.
8. Maintain accountability for radios, keys, weapons, restraints, and other assigned security equipment.
9. Observe inmate behavior to ensure compliance with rules, reporting concerns as needed.
10. Enter and update documentation including incidents, disciplinary actions, and daily activities in TDOC's digital systems.
11. Monitor shift performance and ensure operational priorities are met without conflicts in scheduling or oversight.

Competencies:

1. Decision Quality
2. Builds Effective Teams
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Manages Conflict
5. Drives Results

Knowledges:

1. Public Safety and Security
2. Customer and Personal Service
3. Law and Government

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Critical Thinking
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Learning Strategies
5. Writing

Abilities:

1. Number Facility
2. Problem Sensitivity
3. Speech Clarity
4. Speech Recognition
5. Written Comprehension

1. Personal Computer
2. Telephone
3. Motor Vehicles
4. Copy Machine
5. Radio