CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 06302026-78756

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full-time adult correctional security work or adult correctional security work with a federal or state agency or a local agency accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check
• Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed
• Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
• Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
• Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions
• Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy

Responsibilities

Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.

Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.

Checks in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property.

Observes inmate behavior; counsels with inmates and family about problems; evaluates inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes towards employees and other inmates, and sends this evaluation to the counseling department.

Attends a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.

Prepares a variety of reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies.

Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including two-way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.

Ensures the safety of residents through the supervision of their daily activity.

Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.

Carries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others.

Competencies (KSA's)

Decision Quality

Manages Conflict

Communicates Effectively

Ensures Accountability

Situational Adaptability

Knowledges

Public Safety and Security

Customer and Personal Service

Law and Government

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Writing Abilities

Number Facility Problem Sensitivity Speech Clarity Speech Recognition Written Comprehension