Correctional Officer Trainee - Davidson County Sheriff's Office

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 $52,471.07 upon completion of the training academy
Salary $57,958.26 upon completion of 6 month probationary period

**If you have applied for Correctional Officer Trainee in the last 12 months, do not reapply until 1 year after your last application date. If you did not receive a passing score on the Civil Service Exam you may reapply and retest after 90 days.**

• Assisting with securing and overseeing care and well-being of inmates
• Monitoring inmate movement within a facility
• Conducting searches of cells, inmates and visitors
• Preparing reports
• Submitting appropriate incident and disciplinary write-ups
• Supervising inmate work assignments. Overseeing the feeding of inmates
• Providing inmate security at hospitals, courts, and other assigned destinations
• Assisting with inmate processing as needed
• May 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.

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.

• 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.

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.