What is a Preferred Service employee?

A Preferred Service employee in Tennessee State Government is defined as follows:

• Position: Holds a position in State service.
• Probationary Period: Has successfully completed the required probationary period (12-24 months).
• Appeal Rights: Has the ability to appeal a suspension, demotion, or dismissal.

Preferred Service employees enjoy certain protections and benefits, including job security and eligibility for appeals in disciplinary matters.

For more information, visit the TN State Government Employee Handbook at https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/hr/documents/EmployeeHandbook.pdf.