Juvenile Detention Officer (Non-Regular)
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
Other Requirements 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 complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority 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 forces 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.
Examination Method
Noncompetitive selection for Career Service positions.
Job Overview Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for correctional and secretarial work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class performs correctional security and secretarial work under the supervision of a Correctional Unit Manager within a guild at a correctional facility. This work involves the custody and rehabilitation of inmates as well as providing secretarial and clerical support for the unit. This class differs from others within the Correctional Officer sub-series in that incumbents of the latter do not perform secretarial and clerical support as part of their assigned duties.
Competencies (KSA's)
Within the assigned unit, screens and directs calls, visitors, and inmates to appropriate services; receives and distributes mail, records, and information for the unit. Sets up and maintains a variety of records for the unit including treatment files, routine mail and schedules for various boards. From rough copy or transcription, types all outgoing unit correspondence including parole summaries, furloughs, and routine mail. Operates a variety of standard office equipment including typewriters, copiers, intercoms, and manual filing systems. Supervises inmate activities within the unit; ensures the safety of inmates through the supervision of their daily activities; evaluates inmates on room and personal hygiene; inspects the unit for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks. Schedules and attends a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for escape prevention and first aid.
State Employee Benefits
Insurance There are a variety of insurance options available to state employees including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Annual Leave Full-time employees earn annual leave each month at a rated based on years of service as follows:
Years of Service 0 up to 5 5 up to 10 10 up to 20 20 or more Annual Leave Earned per Month 1 day 1 and ½ days 1 and ¾ days 2 days Maximum Allowable days 30 days 36 days 39 days 42 days
Leave earned in excess of the maximum allowable days will be transferred to the employee's sick leave account annually on the employee's anniversary hire date.
Sick Leave All full-time employees accrue 1 day (7.5 hours) of sick leave per month, provided they work the major portion of that month.
Bereavement Leave Leave with pay is granted for three days in the event of the death of an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parents, grandparents, siblings, stepparents, foster parents, or parents-in-law without charge to the employee's leave time. Two additional days of sick leave may be granted to provide a total of five days absence for this purpose.
Family Medical Leave Allows up to twelve work weeks of leave* each year to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons. Continued health insurance coverage is provided during the leave period, and the employee is reinstated to the same or an equivalent position once the leave period has ended.
Leave may or may not be paid leave, depending on individual employee's leave balances for earned leave.
Parental Leave Parental leave is an absence from work granted any employee who has been employed in state service for at least 12 consecutive months as a full-time employee. Parental leave is a combination of sick, annual, or special leave without pay for a period not to exceed four months following the birth of a child.
Military Leave Granted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Holidays Each year, full-time state employees receive 11 holidays off with pay.
Retirement State employees are automatically members of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System . (TCRS) Employees must accrue 5 years of creditable state service to be vested (guaranteed retirement benefits when age requirements are met).
Vested members of TCRS become eligible for service retirement upon completion of 30 years of creditable service or upon attainment of age 60.
Deferred Compensation Employees may choose to make pre-tax contributions to a variety of investment options through the 401(k) plan or the 457 plan. A minimum $20 monthly contribution is required to participate in the plans. For the 401(k) plan, the state will match the $50 per month minimum contribution. The $50 match policy is evaluated on an annual basis.
Flexible Benefits Plan Under this program certain specific expenses (e.g.,medical and dental insurance premiums, medical expenses, dependent day care expenses) can be deducted from an employee's paycheck prior to taxes, resulting in a lower taxable income level.
Higher Education Fee Discounts and Waivers A 25% discount on undergraduate tuition at any state operated institution of higher learning in Tennessee is available to children 23 years of age or under of full time state employees. In addition, full-time state employees with six months of continuous service are eligible to have tuition fees waived for one course per semester at a state institution.
For further information on higher education discounts, click on Chapter 1540 on the Secretary of State Rules and Regulations web page.
Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) The Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) was created by the Tennessee General Assembly for the purpose of providing Tennessee families with a means to save for their children's future college education costs.
Wellness Program The State Employee Wellness Program works to increase employees´ knowledge of options for healthier lifestyles through information and events that focus on improving behaviors affecting your health. Some specific benefits offered through the program include health risk assessments, fitness events, smoking cessation programs, and various other benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EAP is a confidential counseling and referral service for all employees and their dependents. All services are strictly confidential and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.