SENTENCE COMPUTATION & SENTENCE MANAGEMENT - TRAINING SPECIALIST - 11032026-82481

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time11/03/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time11/16/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,608.00 - $5,751.00Salary (Annually)$55,296.00 - $69,012.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville. TNDepartmentCorrection

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional work in one or a combination of the following: academic teaching; educational administration; development of instructional materials for academic programs; or training.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate course work in one or a combination of the following may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years: (1) Human Resources Management; (2) Industrial/Organizational Psychology; or (3) any field related to the design or evaluation of curriculum and related instructional processes, including, but not limited to Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational/Instructional Media Design, Educational Evaluation, Research, and Statistics. (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours may be substituted for one year of required experience).

Substitution of Experience for Education: Any teaching or training experience, or any remaining professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Substitution for Specialized Experience: Four years of full-time professional work in the subject matter of instruction may be substituted for the two years of specialized experience.

Applicant must successfully become certified as a facilitator by the Department of Human Resources within six months of hire.

OR

One year of professional experience in delivering workforce training with the State of Tennessee.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

The Sentence Computation & Sentence Management Training Specialist develops and delivers training for staff responsible for judgment order processing and sentence computation. The role provides technical guidance, supports system development, and ensures accuracy and consistency in sentence-related work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structured training programs for sentence computation and sentence management staff.
• Deliver initial, ongoing, and remedial training for employees with varying experience levels.
• Provide instruction on interpreting judgment orders, sentencing laws, credits, eligibility, modifications, and related policies.
• Offer technical guidance and subject matter expertise on complex sentence calculations.
• Review work products for accuracy and compliance; identify errors and recommend improvements.
• Develop training materials, reference guides, job aids, examples, and process documentation.
• Support Offender Management System (OMS) development, including review, testing, validation, and user training.
• Communicate policy, statutory, procedural, and system updates to staff.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Decision Quality
• Customer Focus
• Resourcefulness

Knowledge:

• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer, Multi-Function Printer, Calculator
• Projectors, Projector Screens, Interactive Whiteboards
• Television, Speaker Systems, Video and Still Cameras
• Telephone Systems
• Laminator, Binding Machines