Corrections Officer

Correctional Facility Job

This is very responsible correctional facility work involving the intake, processing and incarceration of individuals suspected and/or convicted of criminal activity. Activities associated with the job include data entry of information into a computer database, fingerprinting, logging personal items, and photographing suspects, performing searches and placing the individual in the most appropriate level of confinement. Upon confinement, Corrections Officers conduct frequent safety checks, maintain a log of events and activities, monitor inmates' health and emotional state, deliver meals and administer medications as prescribed. Additional responsibilities include the transportation of inmates, checking for warrants on individuals taken into custody and prisoners and related administrative duties. Performance is evaluated by Corrections Corporals and Corrections Sergeants through review of the efficiency of the correctional facility operations, effectiveness in dealing with inmates, physical capacity to perform job duties and compliance with existing rules and regulations pertaining to correctional facility operations.

Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one-year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Tennessee driver's license and ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
• Ability to pass a physical and drug screen administered by a licensed physician.
• Successful completion of all requirements necessary to receive Tennessee Corrections Institute Certification.
• Successful completion of forty (40) hours of in-service training annually.

Join Sevier County Government – Where Your Benefits Work for You!

Sevier County Government offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our full-time employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Quality coverage for you and your family
• County-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability – Peace of mind at no extra cost
• Retirement Benefits – Automatic enrollment in the TN Consolidated Retirement System upon hire
• Paid Time Off – Vacation time is earned based on length of service, while sick time accrues according to your assigned shift
• Paid Holidays - Enjoy designated paid holidays throughout the year as part of your benefits package
• Wellness Perks – Employees with county medical coverage get access to the Sevier County Wellness Clinic for primary and urgent care, plus covered prescriptions
• Additional Coverage Options – Flexible spending accounts, voluntary life and AD&D, short-term disability, HRA accounts for dental and vision, and more!

Come work with us and enjoy benefits that truly make a difference! Apply today!