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Correctional Officer Trainee - Davidson County Sheriff's Office
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This position is with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. A Correctional Officer assists with securing and overseeing the care and well-being of inmates housed in a correctional facility. Performs related duties as required.Salary $56,669.00 upon completion of the training academySalary $63,135.00 upon completion of 6 month probationary period**If you have applied for Correctional Officer Trainee (COT) and successfully passed the Civil Service Exam and were placed on the eligible register within the past 12 months, you are not required to reapply. Applicants who applied and have not taken the COT Civil Service Exam and applicants who took the Civil Service Exam and did not receive a passing score will be required to submit a new application.**If you have any questions about your status, please contact DCSO HR at 615-862-8170.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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.
This position is with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. A Correctional Officer assists with securing and overseeing the care and well-being of inmates housed in a correctional facility. Performs related duties as required.Salary $56,669.00 upon completion of the training academySalary $63,135.00 upon completion of 6 month probationary period**If you have applied for Correctional Officer Trainee (COT) and successfully passed the Civil Service Exam and were placed on the eligible register within the past 12 months, you are not required to reapply. Applicants who applied and have not taken the COT Civil Service Exam and applicants who took the Civil Service Exam and did not receive a passing score will be required to submit a new application.**If you have any questions about your status, please contact DCSO HR at 615-862-8170.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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.
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