Correctional Officer Trainee - Davidson County Sheriff's Office

Full Job Description

Requirements

Assisting with securing and overseeing care and well-being of inmatesMonitoring inmate movement within a facilityConducting searches of cells, inmates and visitorsPreparing reportsSubmitting appropriate incident and disciplinary write-upsSupervising inmate work assignments.

Overseeing the feeding of inmatesProviding inmate security at hospitals, courts, and other assigned destinationsAssisting with inmate processing as neededMay transport inmates to various locations WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions.

Employee works in a correctional environment that requires physical stamina and exposure to hazardous and stressful situations.

Employees may be required to work varying shifts and weekends and must be able to defend themselves or others against physical attack.

Qualifications High School Diploma or state issued GED, twenty-one (21) years of age, and an U.S.

Citizen.Valid Driver License may be required for some positions.Applicants who have served in any branch of the military MUST provide a copy of their DD214 long-form.

Any discharge status other than "honorable" may preclude you from being considered for employment due to state law under T.C.A 41-4-144.

– * If you received an Entry Level Separation or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions, you may be eligible to apply for a waiver.

Provide all relevant documents along with your DD214 to online application.Per state law any applicant who has been convicted of, or has pleaded guilty to, or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or municipal ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances will not be considered for employment.

*For misdemeanor convictions, you may be eligible for a waiver.Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must participate in a Written Examination as part of the qualifying process. Invitations to the examinations are emailed to qualified candidates. Be sure your email address is up-to-date.

Additional Information Ability to compile and maintain accurate records and reports.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to physically restrain violent or unruly individuals.Ability to deal courteously with the public.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to work in a stressful and physically demanding environment.We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.

All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to 615-862-6640.