CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2*

Correctional Officer 2 – Department of Correction, Lauderdale CountyThis position requires the applicant to have a standard high school diploma or GED and at least one year of full‑time correctional security work experience within the Tennessee Department of Correction or an equivalent federal, state, or accredited local agency. Experience can substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.RequirementsHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.At least one (1) year of full‑time correctional security experience.Motor Vehicle Records screening conducted prior to employment.Pre‑employment drug screening required.Criminal background check and completion of a criminal history disclosure form.Fingerprint sample for criminal history records check.No felony conviction or discharge under any conditions other than honorable.Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.Valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment (for positions requiring vehicle operation).Upon appointment, complete the prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy.Special QualificationsBe 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 criminal history to the appointing authority.Submit to and pass a pre‑employment screening test for illegal drug use.BenefitsNewly hired Correctional Officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus payable over an 18‑month period.ResponsibilitiesSupervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attend to medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs.Inspect and patrol grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.Check in new inmates by assigning accommodations, searching for contraband, issuing clothing, and storing personal property.Observe inmate behavior; counsel inmates and family about problems; evaluate inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes toward employees and other inmates, and report to counsel.Attend staff meetings, disciplinary board meetings, and training for riot control, escape prevention, and first aid.Prepare reports such as daily logs, disciplinary reports, records of inmates' jobs and pay, daily inmate counts, and requisition for office supplies.Operate and utilize equipment including two‑way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and motor vehicles.Ensure safety of residents through supervision of their daily activities.Disengage fights or dangerous situations by persuasion or physical force.Carry out and explain existing policies and procedures to others.Competencies (KSA's)Decision QualityManages ConflictCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilitySituational AdaptabilityKnowledgePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentSkillsActive Learning and ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesWritingAbilitiesNumber FacilityProblem SensitivitySpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionEmployees may be assigned to any one of three shifts and various post assignments; shift and post assignments will change throughout their career and are not guaranteed.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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