LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, DEBRA JOHNSON REHABILITATION CENTER , DAVIDSON COUNTY
A pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle, and criminal background check is required for this position. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
This is an on-site position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time increasingly responsible youth or adult security experience, including two years of supervisory experience and one year of adult correctional security experience; 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; one year of experience as an Inmate Relations Coordinator may be substituted for one year of the required supervisory experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and used 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 any domestic assault convictions 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;
Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Summary
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for correctional supervisory work of average difficulty, including the supervision of Correctional Sergeants; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class is responsible for supervisory work at a state correctional facility, acting as the assistant shift supervisor or the shift supervisor. This class differs from that of Correctional Sergeant in that an incumbent of the latter has supervisory responsibility of lesser scope and complexity. This class differs from that of Correctional Captain in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervising the entire security force on a shift.
Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others:
Responds as a first responder to emergencies such as medical needs, escapes, fires, and natural disasters.
Performing General Physical Activities:
Assists in breaking up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.
Restrains, secures or controls inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
Performs security inspections such as physical fence and ground checks to ensure no security breaches and all areas are in compliance.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
Inspects correctional facility for compliance of policy and procedures that are mandated by the state standards.
Maintains knowledge of, complies with, and enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures and regulations including ACA standards.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others:
Plans and coordinates the activities to ensure that operational and strategic priorities are met, and conflicts in scheduling and responsibility do not arise.
Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings:
Oversees and monitors all calculated use of force incidents such as cell extractions in the absence of the shift supervisor per policy.
Supervises and directs staff and participates in the supervision of inmate activities to ensure the safe operation of the facility.
Supervises the performance of special security functions such as in-take processing to ensure the proper accountability of inmates.
Assigns and directs staff to perform special security functions such as the transportation of inmates.
Monitors video surveillance equipment to ensure employees and inmates are in compliance with policy and procedure.
Ensures compliance with established fire and safety and sanitation procedures.
Monitors and schedules all cell searches/housing units and buildings in compliance with policy.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public:
Monitors facility entrances and exits to screen visitors, volunteers, and employees to ensure compliance with policies and procedures to prevent escapes.
Resolves visitor issues to promote better customer service.
Scheduling Work and Activities:
Prepares and assigns security staff members to assigned post ensuring that all critical and essential posts are filled.
Approves or disapproves requested time off in the absence of the shift supervisor.
Performing Administrative Activities:
Completes administrative paperwork or supervises the preparation of records, forms, or reports.
Training and Teaching Others:
Coordinates and oversees the implementation of training of employees and/or provides knowledge of daily operational needs of the facility.
Getting Information:
Monitors and ensures that head counts are performed in accordance with policies, procedures and standards.
Observes inmates to ensure that established policies and procedures are followed.
Receives information from subordinates for preparation of disciplinary actions on inmates and staff.
Observes the inmate in-take process.
Monitors the behaviors of subordinates to ensure alertness, courteousness, and professional behaviors toward fellow employees, visitors and inmates.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
Ensures that the assigned security devices are thoroughly inspected to ensure that they are operating properly.
Maintains accountability and care for all assigned equipment such as baton, handcuffs, keys, radio, weapons, to include all security devices.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
Settles disputes through mediation regarding inmates and staff to ensure safety.
Implements measures to reduce potential conflicts by implementing proper referrals.
Documenting/Recording Information:
Prepares and approves a variety of records and reports such as shift reports, daily logs, attendance records, pay rosters, discipline reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records to ensure accountability for the safety of the inmates, staff, and public.
Documents and reviews performance evaluations for subordinates.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
Provides information to supervisors and subordinates concerning the daily activities in regards to staff and inmates.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:
Assigns first-line supervisors their subordinates to evaluate and mentor.
Guides, monitors and assesses performance standards in order to provide guidance in identifying strengths and weaknesses for subordinates to enhance their job performance.
Supervises assigned subordinates in their assigned duties in order to meet the goals of the institution.
Interacting with Computers:
Approves all payable time for subordinates.
Enters all performance and interim reviews on computer database.
Reviews and approves information such as incident and discipline reports before inputting the information on State's database.
Submits and approves or denies requests for leave and overtime for all subordinates.
Staffing Organizational Units:
Assists and makes recommendations with interviewing, hiring, and promoting.
Competencies
Competencies:
Conflict Management
Building Effective Teams
Learning on the Fly
Time Management
Decision quality
Hiring and Staffing
Presentation Skills
Organizing
Command Competencies
Drive for Results
Knowledge:
Administration and Management
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Communication and Media
Customer and Personnel Service
Education and Training
Law and Government
Mathematics
Mechanical
Personnel and Human Resources
Public Safety and Security
Telecommunications
Transportation
Skills:
Active Learning
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing
Coordination
Instructing
Negotiation
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving
Equipment Selection
Operation and Control
Troubleshooting
Judgment and Decision Making
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Time Management
Abilities:
Category Flexibility
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Memorization
Number Facility
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Selective Attention
Spatial Orientation
Time Sharing
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Reaction Time
Sound Localization
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Printer
Copy Machine / Fax Machine
Motor Vehicles
Radio
Batons
Electronic Restraint Devices
Handcuffs
Leg Irons
Firearms
Chemical Agents
Waist Chain, Black Box, Pad Lock
Keys
Bullet Proof Vest
Stab Resistant Vest
Video Recorder
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.