Correctional Officer Trainee

Nashville Sheriff : Davidson County Sheriff's Office; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashville Sheriff's Office is seeking Correctional Officers responsible for maintaining the safety and security of inmates. Applicants must have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and be U.S. citizens. The role comes with a starting salary of $52,471, increasing after a probationary period.

Benefits

Generous core benefit package

Health insurance

Annual enrollment options

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with securing and overseeing the care and well-being of inmates.
• Monitoring inmate movement within a facility.
• Conducting searches of cells, inmates, and visitors.

Skills

Monitoring

Report Preparation

Inmate Security

Cell Searches

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office : The Nashville Sheriff is looking to hire Correctional Officers! Salary after completion of the 8-week academy will be $52,471.07 After completion of the 6-month probationary period, it will be $57,958.26.

Responsibilities :

• Assisting with securing and overseeing the 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.
• Overseeing the feeding of inmates.
• Providing inmate security at hospitals, courts, and other assigned destinations.
• Assisting with inmate processing as needed.
• Transporting inmates to various locations.

Minimum Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits :

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners, and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

For more information or to apply, click "Apply now".

The Nashville Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Correctional Officer • Nashville, TN, US