Correctional Duty Officer (9202)

The Salvation Army; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Accrual

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army at KT-Chattanooga Area Command in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Corrections role for the 3rd shift. You will supervise inmates, perform periodic rounds, and document incidents and headcounts to ensure safety and accountability within a 24-hour facility.

Responsibilities include conducting searches, monitoring video systems, and securely handling and recording inmate medications. A high school diploma or GED and related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required or preferred).
• Experience in correctional, security or social services preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Conduct pat, wand, room and vehicle searches for contraband.
• Record incidents, headcounts and medication administration per procedures.
• Monitor video surveillance and document center activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: KT-Chattanooga Area Command - Chattanooga, TN 37411, Job Category: Corrections, Schedule/Hours: 24 Hour facility. Currently hiring for 3rd shift

This position is responsible for:

• Supervises and monitors the activities of inmates ensuring safety and compliance with established laws, rules and regulations. Produces reports and records of inappropriate behavior.
• Makes periodic, random rounds of the facility; records any incidents occurring on assigned shift by use of inmate incident reports or on logs. Facilitates and records headcounts to ensure inmate accountability.
• Obtains urine specimens and tests for alcohol use by inmates, using specified procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts pat, wand, room and vehicle searches for detection and deterrence of contraband. Documents results of searches.
• Monitors Center activities by use of video surveillance camera system.
• Secures, distributes and records inmate medication(s) in accordance with established procedures.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lead and supervise others.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating proper action.
• Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing and walking. Distance traveled is usually within the same building.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects less than 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is an office environment where there are limited physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• PTO Accrual
• Benefits: including medical, dental, hearing, vision
• Paid Holidays

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: High School Diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience performing correctional, security or social service work preferred.

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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