Tennessee Department of Correction

?? A second chance can start with a single tool! Instructor Larry “Moose” Rhodes, Northwest Correctional Complex’s 2024 Employee of the Year, leads the Automotive Mechanic Technology program, teaching inmates skills to rebuild their futures. As a former ASE-certified mechanic and auto shop owner, Rhodes combines hands-on training with mentorship, equipping participants with certifications and skills to secure employment after incarceration. #TeamTDOC #SkillsForSuccess

Looking to start a new career? Join us on Dec. 6 and 7 for the Knoxville Rapid Hiring Event! We’re making same-day job offers to qualified candidates interested in working at our facility in Morgan County. Pre-register for the event by scanning the QR code, clicking the link below, or simply walk in to receive an on-site interview. https://lnkd.in/gqCHc8fq

Rapid hiring events, like the one held in Nashville last week, are just one way TDOC remains focused on recruitment and retention. Our leadership team has been holding town hall meetings with staff to pinpoint ways to improve retention, and in the new year, will be establishing a designated retention specialist position at each facility to mentor new officers as they transition back from the Academy. Read more about what we’ve learned and how we’re using that information to drive positive change:?https://lnkd.in/ebX4ueKs

Congratulations to the 67 individuals who received a conditional job offer at the Rapid Hiring Event held in Nashville over the weekend! In case you missed it, here’s a recap from our HR team, and you can still apply online at?tn.gov/correction.?

Participants at the Knoxville Day Reporting Center gave back to their community by volunteering at CareCuts of Knoxville and Metro Drug Coalition's The Gateway sorting and organizing donations, putting together opioid overdose reversal kits, and even helping clean. Participation in community service is a vital part of the Day Reporting Center and is required for progression through the program but also gives participants an opportunity to give back in a truly meaningful way.

Thank you to Clarksburg High School for welcoming TDOC Lieutenant Ashley Doyle and Probation Parole Manager Martin Higginbotham to class. Our team spoke with criminal justice students about the important work of corrections and how they help change lives and create safer communities. "I’m proud to share what our team does every day to enhance public safety and impact Tennessee communities." – Lt. Ashley Doyle #CorrectionsCareers #TeamTDOC #LifeChangingWork

Tomorrow,?sixty-six?cadets in the Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) Class 504-24 will graduate from the Tennessee Correction Academy (TCA) at 10:00 a.m. CST. Join us in person at TCA, or on Facebook live to welcome them all to #teamTDOC!? ? https://lnkd.in/eNwDUby2

To celebrate #VeteransDay, TDOC is recognizing Matthew Isbell, Tennessee Correction Academy Instructor and U.S. Army veteran, who was honored at the 2024 Governor’s Veterans Day event for the significant contributions he's made to TDOC and the sacrifices he’s made to protect our nation. In service, Isbell earned over two dozen awards, including two Purple Hearts and a Presidential Unit Citation before being medically retired in 2009. Today, he serves in the TN National Guard, demonstrates a strong commitment to community service, and is an invaluable asset to TDOC. Happy Veterans Day, Matthew, and to all the men and women who have served or continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces.

At Governor Bill Lee’s Veterans Day Celebration, we celebrated the incredible sacrifices of veterans, including TDOC’s own Matthew Isbell. Matthew,?an?Army veteran and Correctional Academy Instructor, was recognized for his continued dedication to serving Tennessee. Thank you, veterans, for your unwavering commitment to our state and country. ???? #VeteransDay

As each graduate walked across the stage, they represented our mission in action - using education as a pathway to successful reentry. ? #ReducingRecidivism #TeamTDOC ?? ??