CORRECTIONAL CORPORAL - 07142026-79035

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, HICKMAN COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full time adult correctional security work.

Substitution of Experience for Required Education: Qualifying full-time employment as a Correctional Officer with the State of Tennessee may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and used assigned weapons;
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application;
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
• Have no conviction for a felony or any domestic assault convictions or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
• Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
• Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
• Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs;
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment;
• Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training.
• Employees assigned to the Transport Division will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit within six months and the full CDL within 11 months of assignment, and to maintain the credential thereafter.

Overview

The Correctional Corporal is responsible for correctional supervisory work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the first supervisory level in the Correctional Officer sub-series. An employee in this class supervises a small staff of correctional officers performing correctional work at a state correctional facility involving the custody, transport, and rehabilitation of inmates and may perform specialized institutional security functions and may be assigned to work any shift. This class differs from that of Correctional Officer in that an incumbent of the later is not responsible for supervisory work. This class differs from that of Correctional Sergeant in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervising incumbents of this class.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs a small staff and participates in the supervision of inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates to prevent violence and escape.
• Supervises or performs searches of inmates and vehicles and conducts shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband to ensure safety.
• Restrains, secures or controls inmates using restraint devices as necessary.
• Responds as a first responder to emergencies such as medical needs, escapes, and fires.
• Settles disputes regarding inmates and staff to ensure safety.
• Maintains accountability and care for all assigned equipment such as baton, handcuffs, keys, radio, weapons, to include all security devices.
• Observes inmates to ensure that established policies are followed.
• Conducts head counts to ensure that each inmate is present.
• Instructs employees and provides on the job training.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports such as shift reports, daily logs, disciplinary reports, inmate passes for court and doctor appointments, and daily population records to ensure accountability for the safety of the inmates, staff, and public.
• Records all information such as incidents, disciplinary actions and activities on the State's database.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Manages Conflict
• Communicates Effectively
• Directs Work
• Situational Adaptability

Knowledges:

• Public Safety and Security
• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government

Skills:

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Learning Strategies
• Writing

Abilities:

• Number Facility
• Problem Sensitivity
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Motor Vehicles
• Copy Machine
• Radio