Detention Officer - FT - Juvenile Detention Center
About The Position
The purpose of this classification is to perform security work associated with maintaining the safety, security and welfare of detainees at the Juvenile Detention Center. Duties and responsibilities include enforcing facility rules and regulations, processing incoming detainees, monitoring activities and behavior of detainees, coordinating provision of food, medical care and supplies for detainees, providing courtroom and courthouse security, transporting detainees, preparing documentation, maintaining records, and performing other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be 22 years of Age or older
Responsibilities
- Enforcing facility rules and regulations
- Processing incoming detainees
- Monitoring activities and behavior of detainees
- Coordinating provision of food, medical care and supplies for detainees
- Providing courtroom and courthouse security
- Transporting detainees
- Preparing documentation
- Maintaining records
- Performing other tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Program
- Fully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
- 401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving Options
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
