Correctional Officer Trainee - Davidson County Sheriff's Office

Summary

Position DescriptionA Correctional Officer assists with securing and overseeing the care and well-being of inmates housed in a correctional facility, and performs related duties as required.Salary$57,633.00 upon completion of the training academy.$64,209.00 upon completion of a 6‑month probationary period.Eligibility for ReapplicationIf you applied for Correctional Officer Trainee (COT) and successfully passed the Civil Service Exam within the past 12 months, you are not required to reapply.Applicants who have not taken the COT Civil Service Exam or did not receive a passing score will need to submit a new application.Typical DutiesAssisting with securing and overseeing the care and well‑being of inmatesMonitoring inmate movement within the facilityConducting searches of cells, inmates, and visitorsPreparing reportsSubmitting incident and disciplinary write‑upsSupervising inmate work assignments and overseeing inmate feedingProviding inmate security at hospitals, courts, and other assigned destinationsAssisting with inmate processing as neededTransporting inmates to various locations as requiredWorking Environment / Physical DemandsWork involves high risk, exposure to potentially dangerous situations, and unusual environmental stress that requires safety precautions. The environment demands physical stamina and tolerance for hazardous and stressful situations. Employees may need to work varying shifts, weekends, and must be able to defend themselves or others against physical attack.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or state‑issued GED; twenty‑one (21) years of age; U.S. citizen.Valid driver's license may be required for some positions.Participation in a Written Examination and Physical Standard Test; both must be passed to be placed on the eligibility register.Military service holders must provide a DD214 long‑form; only honorable discharges qualify directly; other statuses may allow waiver application.Conviction of a felony or related offenses disqualifies applicants; misdemeanor convictions may qualify for a waiver.Foreign accreditation is encouraged.All employees must become residents of Tennessee within six months of employment, per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078.Physical standards test: a practical skills course completed in one minute twenty seconds; a stair climb of 90 steps completed in 36 seconds.Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMaintain accurate records and reports.Communicate effectively orally and in writing.Physically restrain violent or unruly individuals.Deal courteously with the public.Establish and maintain effective working relationships.Operate in a stressful, physically demanding environment.Equal Opportunity StatementWe 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 religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will accommodate such observances when reasonable and without undue hardship.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Position DescriptionA Correctional Officer assists with securing and overseeing the care and well-being of inmates housed in a correctional facility, and performs related duties as required.Salary$57,633.00 upon completion of the training academy.$64,209.00 upon completion of a 6‑month probationary period.Eligibility for ReapplicationIf you applied for Correctional Officer Trainee (COT) and successfully passed the Civil Service Exam within the past 12 months, you are not required to reapply.Applicants who have not taken the COT Civil Service Exam or did not receive a passing score will need to submit a new application.Typical DutiesAssisting with securing and overseeing the care and well‑being of inmatesMonitoring inmate movement within the facilityConducting searches of cells, inmates, and visitorsPreparing reportsSubmitting incident and disciplinary write‑upsSupervising inmate work assignments and overseeing inmate feedingProviding inmate security at hospitals, courts, and other assigned destinationsAssisting with inmate processing as neededTransporting inmates to various locations as requiredWorking Environment / Physical DemandsWork involves high risk, exposure to potentially dangerous situations, and unusual environmental stress that requires safety precautions. The environment demands physical stamina and tolerance for hazardous and stressful situations. Employees may need to work varying shifts, weekends, and must be able to defend themselves or others against physical attack.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or state‑issued GED; twenty‑one (21) years of age; U.S. citizen.Valid driver's license may be required for some positions.Participation in a Written Examination and Physical Standard Test; both must be passed to be placed on the eligibility register.Military service holders must provide a DD214 long‑form; only honorable discharges qualify directly; other statuses may allow waiver application.Conviction of a felony or related offenses disqualifies applicants; misdemeanor convictions may qualify for a waiver.Foreign accreditation is encouraged.All employees must become residents of Tennessee within six months of employment, per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078.Physical standards test: a practical skills course completed in one minute twenty seconds; a stair climb of 90 steps completed in 36 seconds.Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMaintain accurate records and reports.Communicate effectively orally and in writing.Physically restrain violent or unruly individuals.Deal courteously with the public.Establish and maintain effective working relationships.Operate in a stressful, physically demanding environment.Equal Opportunity StatementWe 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 religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will accommodate such observances when reasonable and without undue hardship.#J-18808-Ljbffr