Tennessee Department of Correction
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2* - 10072025-71781
Tennessee Department of Correction, Pikeville, Tennessee, United States, 37367
Overview
The Correctional Officer 2* position at the Department of Correction, Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, Bledsoe County. Salary in-range: $4,480 monthly / $53,760 yearly. Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a pre-employment drug screen. This position requires a criminal background check. Location: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, BLEDSOE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, BLEDSOE COUNTY This classification requires a criminal background check and related pre-employment screenings. 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. 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 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 staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid. Prepares reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies. Operates and utilizes 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, Knowledges, Skills, Abilities
Competencies
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 Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Law Enforcement
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The Correctional Officer 2* position at the Department of Correction, Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, Bledsoe County. Salary in-range: $4,480 monthly / $53,760 yearly. Newly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period. A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a pre-employment drug screen. This position requires a criminal background check. Location: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, BLEDSOE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, BLEDSOE COUNTY This classification requires a criminal background check and related pre-employment screenings. 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. 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 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 staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid. Prepares reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisitions for office supplies. Operates and utilizes 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, Knowledges, Skills, Abilities
Competencies
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 Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Law Enforcement
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