CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 06302026-78787

About the role

The Correctional Officer 2 position involves correctional work of average difficulty, performing tasks such as supervising inmate activities, inspecting grounds for contraband, and attending to the medical and recreational needs of inmates. This role also includes preparing reports, operating various equipment, ensuring resident safety, and explaining policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas
• 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
• 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
• Breaks up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force
• Carrries out and explains existing policies and procedures to others

Requirements

Must be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must have a good moral character, as determined by investigation. Must agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. Must supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check. Must have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces. Must 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. Must 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. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs. Must 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.

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). Substitution of Experience for Required Education: Qualifying full-time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Decision Quality
• Manages Conflict
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability
• Situational Adaptability

Benefits

Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. Starting salary of $4,480.00 per month, or $53,760.00 per year. Criminal background check required.

Pay

$4,480.00 per month, or $53,760.00 per year.

Schedule

Flexibly staffed with and differs from the Correctional Officer 1, in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry-level work. This class differs from that of Correctional Corporal in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a minor supervisor.