CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1*

Position Details Job Title: Correctional Officer 1*Salary: Monthly $3,631.00 - $5,434.00; Annually $43,572.00 - $65,208.00Job Type: Full‑TimeLocation: Mountain City, TNDepartment: CorrectionPositional Location: Department of Correction, Johnson CountyBenefits: New hires eligible for $5,000 sign‑on bonus payable over 18 months; hiring rate $4,267 with increases up to $5,060 after 18 monthsQualifications Education and Experience: High school graduate equivalent.Necessary Special Qualifications:Willing and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weaponsAt least 18 years of ageU.S. citizenGood moral character as determined by investigationComplete criminal history disclosure formAgree to release all criminal history records to the appointing authoritySupply a fingerprint sample for criminal history checkNo felony conviction or, if discharged, not in honorable conditions from the U.S. armed forcesPass a physical examination consistent with the ADAPass a psychological evaluation consistent with the ADASubmit pre‑employment drug screeningPossess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at time of appointment (some positions)Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction AcademyDuring their careers, correctional security employees can expect to be assigned to any of three shifts and any number of post assignments. Work shifts and post assignments are assigned at discretion; employee preferences are considered but not guaranteed.Overview The Correctional Officer 1 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This entry‑level class performs correctional work at a state penal institution involving custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates, and may be assigned to any shift. The class differs from Correctional Corporal in that the latter is a minor supervisor.An applicant in this class will be reclassified to Correctional Officer 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one‑year training period; inadequate or marginal performance will result in automatic demotion or termination.Responsibilities Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates.Inspect and patrol the 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 families on problems, evaluate inmates on personal hygiene, attitudes toward employees and other inmates, and send this evaluation to the counseling department.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 requisitions for office supplies.Operate and utilize equipment including two‑way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and may operate motor vehicles.Ensure the safety of residents through supervision of their daily activity.Break up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or the use of physical force.Carry out and explain existing policies and procedures to others.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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