Security Officer 1-Davidson County Sheriff's Office

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a Security Officer for the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. This entry-level position involves maintaining facility security, monitoring inmate activity, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old. The role requires the ability to work in stressful situations and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation days

Medical and dental insurance

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Candidates with foreign accreditations encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility security and monitor inmate movement.
• Conduct regular security checks and document unusual situations.
• Provide first aid and CPR when necessary.

Skills

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Ability to analyze situations

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or state approved equivalent

Job description

Security Officer 1-Davidson County Sheriff's Office

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Position Description

This is a Non-Civil Service position located with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.

Responsible for controlling facility access, screening all individuals entering secured areas, maintaining a security presence in public areas as well as observing inmates in recreation area and loading dock.

If you have any questions about this position please contact DCSO HR at 615-862-8170.

Typical Duties

Maintains facility security

• Oversees facility control rooms
• Monitors and controls access to prevent unauthorized persons from entering/exiting
• Monitors inmate movement within secured areas to assist correctional officers and prevent inmate disturbance/escape
• Monitors surveillance equipment to identify security breaches/inappropriate behavior
• Conducts pat searches on individuals entering a secured area
• Operates electronic devices to detect and identify contraband
• Conducts regular security checks of assigned areas
• Communicates with other officers and supervisors using hand-held radios
• Request officer assistance during emergency situations
• Documents unusual situations in incident reports and/or log books for review
  
  

Maintains a security presence in public access areas

• Deter misconduct and unruly behavior in assigned area
• Attempts to deescalate volatile situations
• Responds to aid others who needs assistance
• Provides first aid and CPR when necessary
• Contacts outside agencies in the event of an adverse situation
  
  

Coordinates deliveries made to the facility

• Maintains security at the loading dock area
• Conducts a search and/or screening of incoming stock
• Conducts security, safety, and sanitation inspections of work area
• Operates loading and delivery equipment
• Searches and logs all vendors/outside contractors who enter the facility
• Verifies and signs shipping invoices
  
  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This is a non-supervisory classification.

This classification receives general supervision and typically reports to shift Lieutenant, who is consulted on unusual or complex matters.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This classification involves minimal risk with some exposure to unruly individuals in the public. The environment offers otherwise generally favorable working conditions which requires safety precautions typical of a security officer. Employees must be able to perform security duties including relaying radio transmissions, listening, watching monitors, keying information into a computer, managing communication and access during busy, stressful, and/or critical situations. Require some physical exertion such as lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, stooping, or similar activities. Employees must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and extended shifts. There are no permanent facility or post assignments and employees must be able to work at any facility or post within the facility security area. While performing the duties of some of the posts for this position, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Employees are constantly required to stand, walk, sit, and key information into a computer. Employees must be able to operate all equipment in a correctional environment such as security flashlights, and radios. Employees will frequently perform duties in confined spaces. Employees must be able to finger, grasp, and have sensation in their hands. Employees must be able to reach, bend, squat, push or pull, and crouch frequently. Employees must have no restrictions to fumes, chemicals, or smells.

Employees require the ability to hear and differentiate sounds, with or without mechanical assistance.

Employees within this classification are considered essential in the safe operation of correctional facilities or other government buildings. Employees are to work as scheduled. Employees must be able to work various shifts, extended shifts, weekends, and holidays. Employees within this classification are subject to movement between correctional facilities or duty locations based on agency need.

Employees assigned to some posts within this description are exposed to outside weather, including extremes of temperature, precipitation, or wind.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or state approved equivalent and 18 years of age.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Benefits Summary

HOLIDAYS- Employees are paid for twelve (12) holidays per year. They include New Year’s Day, Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving and the following Friday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

SICK LEAVE- Employees earn twelve (12) sick days per year, accrued one day a month to a maximum of 120 days. An employee must be in a paid status the entire month in order to earn a sick day.

VACATION- Employees earn vacation according to a schedule. The first five (5) years, employees earn 80 hours; 5 to 10 years, 120 hours; then additional 8 hours for each additional year, up to a maximum of 200 hours per year after 20 years of service. An employee can accrue the last two (2) years’ earnings, plus the current employment year. An employee must be in a paid status the entire month in order to earn a vacation day.

PERSONAL LEAVE- Employees will receive 24 hours to use each year beginning on January 1st which must be used by the end of that calendar year.

MILITARY LEAVE- Employees who are members of any military reserve component will be granted military training leave, with pay, for field training or active duty, for a period not to exceed 160 hours each calendar year. Leave with pay is not permitted for initial basic training or for weekend drills. Vacation or leave without pay may be used for reservists ordered to duty, weekend drills and/or training maneuvers.

PENSION BENEFITS- The pension program is funded completely by contributions from the city; employees do not contribute to the plan. Effective January 1, 2013, full retirement for public safety is at age 53 with 22 years of service. Early retirement at reduced benefits is available at age 45 with 10 years of service. Benefits are based on a formula which considers years of service and average salary for the highest-paid five years of service. Full vesting takes ten (10) years; there is no partial vesting. Pensioners continue to receive medical insurance, 75% city paid, 25% pensioner paid.

MEDICAL/LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS- Employees who work 20 or more hours per week must either participate in a medical and dental insurance program or show proof of other coverage to opt out of this mandatory covered benefit. Medical programs are paid 75% by the employer, 25% by the employee; this applies to both single and family coverage. Medical insurance options include Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO and Cigna Choice Fund.

DENTAL INSURANCE is paid 100% by the employer for single coverage; the employee pays the difference if he/she elects family coverage. Two plans are offered. The traditional requires a co-payment for most services. The

DMO plan provides better benefits, but limits choice of providers.

LONGEVITY PAY- All employees with five (5) or more years of service receive longevity pay. Payments start at $110 after 5 years and increase asymmetrically to $935 after 20 years.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action
• Ability to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to write accurate records and reports
• Ability to complete required training designed for the position
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to deal courteously with inmates under his/her supervision and the public
• Knowledge of departmental rules, policies and procedures, and post orders
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. S094-1078, All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

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

615-862-8710.

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.

Core Benefits

Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium

Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage

Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium

Pension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees

Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)

Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years

Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free

Other*: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave: (Full-time employees)

• Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
• Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
• See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr
  
  

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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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