Correctional Officer

Maury County • Maury County, TN

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About The Position

The Maury County Human Resources Department is accepting internal and external applications for a full-time Correctional Officer position, grade 8. The position has a starting pay rate of $19.71 per hour. Applications begin November 2, 2026, and the posting states that it will remain open without specifying a closing date.

Applicants must meet the stated age, education, citizenship, driving, conduct, and military discharge requirements. Candidates must also pass a psychological and physical examination, including a drug screen, and a complete background investigation. Maury County Government is an E-Verify employer and uses the federal E-Verify system to verify newly hired employees’ eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent qualification.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must not have been convicted, pleaded guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony charge or to a violation of federal or state law, or a city ordinance, relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances.
• Must not have been released or discharged under other than honorable conditions from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Must pass a psychological and physical examination, including a drug screen.
• Must pass a complete background investigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED