CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 2*

Overview The Correctional Officer 2 is responsible for correctional work of average difficulty and performs related tasks as required. This class works at a state penal institution, caring for the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates. Assignments can include any shift, and the role differs from the Correctional Officer 1 in that the latter performs entry‑level work, while the Correctional Corporal acts as a minor supervisor.Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from a standard high‑school level education with one year of full‑time adult correctional security work, or equivalent experience with a federal, state, or ACA‑accredited local agency.Substitution of Experience for Required Education: The required education can be substituted for a year‑for‑year basis by qualifying full‑time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee.Special Qualifications Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weaponsBe at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of applicationBe a citizen of the United StatesHave a good moral character, as determined by investigationComplete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authorityAgree to release all records involving criminal history to the appointing authoritySupply a fingerprint sample for a fingerprint‑based criminal history records checkHave no felony conviction or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forcesPass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related to the essential functions of the positionPass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related to the essential functions of the positionSubmit to and pass a pre‑employment screening test for illegal drug usePossess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positionsUpon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction AcademyResponsibilities Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, and attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.Inspect and patrol 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 with inmates and families about problems; evaluate inmates on room and personal hygiene, attitudes toward employees and other inmates, and send this evaluation to the counseling department.Attend a variety of meetings such as 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 a variety of equipment including two‑way radios, firearms, mace, electronic gates, television cameras, and motor vehicles.Ensure the safety of residents through supervision of 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.Competencies Decision QualityManages ConflictCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures AccountabilitySituational AdaptabilityKnowledge Public Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentSkills Active Learning and ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesWritingAbilities Number FacilityProblem SensitivitySpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten Comprehension#J-18808-Ljbffr

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