This position is with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. A Correctional Officer assists with securing and overseeing the care and well-being of inmates housed in a correctional facility. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL DUTIES: •Assisting with securing and overseeing care and well-being of inmates •Monitoring inmate movement within a facility •Conducting searches of cells, inmates and visitors •Preparing reports •Submitting appropriate incident and disciplinary write-ups •Supervising inmate work assignments. Overseeing the feeding of inmates •Providing inmate security at hospitals, courts, and other assigned destinations •Assisting with inmate processing as needed •May transport inmates to various locations WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions. Employee works in a correctional environment that requires physical stamina and exposure to hazardous and stressful situations. Employees may be required to work varying shifts and weekends and must be able to defend themselves or others against physical attack. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: •High School Diploma or state issued G.E.D.–EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION •21 years of age •U.S. Citizen •Valid “Class D” Driver’s License may be required for some positions. •Applicants who have served in any branch of the military MUST provide a copy of their DD214 long-form. Any discharge status other than “honorable” may preclude you from being considered for employment due to state law under T.C.A 41-4-144. – * If you received an Entry Level Separation or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions, you may be eligible to apply for a waiver. Provide all relevant documents along with your DD214 to online application. •Per state law any applicant who has been convicted of, or has pleaded guilty to, or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or municipal ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances will not be considered for employment. Candidates must participate in a Written Examination and Physical Standards Test as part of the qualifying process. Invitations to the examinations are emailed to qualified candidates. Be sure your email address is up-to-date. The written exam is administered each month. Candidates passing the written exam will be invited to participate in the physical standards test (scheduled every 60 days). Candidates attending physical standards test must pass both parts of the test to be placed on the eligibility register. Notes: 1.1. If you are unable to attach your educational documents at the time of application, you can also email to: [email protected] or fax to: Metro HR at: 615-862-6659. Call 615-862-6640 ext.72251 within 3 business days to verify receipt. Documents must be received for candidates to be considered for testing. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: •Ability to compile and maintain accurate records and reports. •Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. •Ability to physically restrain violent or unruly individuals. •Ability to deal courteously with the public. •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. •Ability to work in a stressful and physically demanding environment. *Requests for ADA accommodation should be directed to David Sinor @ 862-6735 or [email protected]
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 20:12:49 +0000
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