Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Has Some Good News This Holiday Season For New State Correctional Officers. Salaries Will Increase By 37% Amid Nationwide Staffing Challenges. Effective Today, This Pay Raise Also Entails A Minimum 15% Increase For Current Security Staff And Will Raise Annual Starting Pay To $44,500. There’s A Hefty Benefits Package That Comes Along With The Deal. A $5,000 Hiring Bonus Will Continue.