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Correction DeputyShelby County Sheriff's Office • Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Correction Deputy

Correction Deputy

Shelby County Sheriff's Office • Memphis, Tennessee, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$43,614.24 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description
Corrections Deputy (Sheriff)
Closes On: December 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM CST

Department: Sheriff
Job Status: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $20.97 hourly
Status: Open Register
Details: Requisition #22-89462 | Apply Now
Position Summary:Works under the direct supervision of an assigned supervisor and is responsible for the security and maintenance of Shelby County Jail operations by established policies and procedures.
Pay Grade: 45H
Minimum Qualifications:100% -
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be of high moral character.
  • Discharged under honorable conditions from Armed Forces, if applicable.
  • Will be screened for misdemeanor/felony rrecords (Must not have been convicted of, plead guilty to, or entered a plea of no contest to any felony charge or to any violation of federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances).
  • Attend and complete a State of Tennessee Correctional Association (T.C.A.) approved basic corrections training academy.
  • PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervises the movement of inmates and maintains control in all assigned areas. Adjusts to assignments dictated by changing workload.
  • Performs security checks and routine shakedown searches on each shift to ensure security. Inspects each inmate to verify armband, identity, location, and physical condition to the count sheet or other necessary reports.
  • Enters and accesses information in the computer. Prints rosters and reports that require a clear, written description of an event.
  • Assists in the admittance and release of prisoners.
  • Informs inmates of pod rules and the inmates' pesponsibilities. Walks, listens, converses, mingles, and interacts with inmates to identify or prevent problems.
  • Maintains an awareness of inmates at all times, checks physical and mental conditions, and takes notice of any abnormal circumstances.
  • Determines which methods and tactics are appropriate for correcting inmate behavior by applying progressive discipline consistently.
  • Follows appropriate procedures under extraordinary circumstances and remains calm to maintain the security of the facility and the safety of all personnel.
  • Resists inmate attempts to manipulate, distract, or interfere with operations of the pod. Resolves minor problems/conflicts before they escalate into major problems.
  • Confiscates items, removes inmate from the pod, or uses OC Pepper Spray, if necessary. Responds accordingly to emergencies, i.e., activates PAT device, evacuates inmates to appropriate areas, extinguishes small fires, etc.
  • Exchanges relevant information with relief co-workers and communicates information to superiors.
  • Attends and completes annual in-service training.
  • Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:KSAs -
  • Skilled in verbal and written communication with the ability to pay attention to details, listen, and comprehend what is being said.
  • Ability to adjust to the psychological impact of working in a prison environment under pressure.
  • Ability to make decisions, render judgments, and take action according to rules.
  • Knowledge of Shelby County Jail policies and procedures.
  • Ability to act in a responsible, dependable manner and adhere to organizational policies, rules ,and behaviors of those in security.
  • Knowledge of the civil and constitutional rights of inmates.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Special Requirements:
  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must be available for shift, holiday, and weekend work as required.
  • Must pass a physical agility test upon satisfying initial minimum qualifications.
  • After receiving a contingent offer of employment, one must be able to pass a psychological and medical evaluation, and be subject to testing for substance abuse.
  • Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one by the age of employment.
  • Must be able to obtain CPR Certification and perform as needed.
  • Must pass a physical examination.

Disclaimer:This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Application Special InstructionsSalary Schedule:Entry: $3,634.52 MonthlyOver 3 years: $3,993.30 MonthlyOver 5 Years: $4,643.24 Monthly

Hiring & Retention Bonus $5,000

1st payment of $1,500 is will be paid after completing six (6) months of service.2nd payment of $1,500 will be paid after completing one (1) year of service.3rd payment of $1,000 to be paid after the completion of eighteen (18) months of service4th and final payment of $1,000 is to be paid after the completion of twenty-four (24) months of service.

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