Detention Officer #1735 - Female Unit - Juvenile Court Detention Unit - Juvenile Court Judge Job at Hamilton County, TN, Chattanooga, TN

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  • Hamilton County, TN
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Salary: $52,583.00 - $65,729.00 Annually

Location : Chattanooga, TN

Job Type: FULL TIME

Job Number: 09/16/2024 - 1735

Division: JUVENILE COURT JUDGE

Department: Juvenile Court Detention Unit

Opening Date: 09/16/2024

Closing Date: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE FEMALE UNIT. PER STATE GUIDELINES, DETAINEES MUST BE MANAGED BY SAME-SEX INDIVIDUALS.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A FEDERAL NCIC BACKGROUND CHECK AND FINGERPRINTING.

Under general supervision, performs varied security-related tasks and services that support the operation of the Juvenile Detention Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications


A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.


OR


An Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.


OR


High School Diploma and have at least one (1) year of direct work experience in security, law enforcement, social services, group homes, or a closely related experience involving work with or exposure to at-risk children and/or juveniles. A valid driver's license is also required.

Safety Sensitive:

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of TCA 50-9-103(16)(B), Drug-free Workplace Programs, Chapter Definitions. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This classification requires the applicant to pass extensive criminal background and reference checks. This position requires the incumbent to become and remain certified in CPR and First Aid. Incumbents may be required to work overtime should it be deemed necessary to maintain safe staffing levels. This position also requires the incumbent to become certified in the use of.2% Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) and certain unarmed physical restraint techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work may involve exposure to infectious diseases, and potential injury from hostile, anti-social people within and related to detainees. This position may require that the incumbent occasionally lift and carry heavy, bulky items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.

01


The State of Tennessee requires juvenile residents/detainees be managed by same-sex individuals.What is your sex?
  • Yes
  • No

02


To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.Qualification A: A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.ORQualification B: An Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.ORQualification C: A High School Diploma and have at least one (1) year of direct work experience in security, law enforcement, social services, group homes, or a closely related experience involving work with or exposure to at-risk children and/or juveniles. A valid driver's license is also required.Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
  • Yes, I meet qualification A.
  • Yes, I meet qualification B.
  • Yes, I meet qualification C.
  • I meet some of qualification A.
  • I meet some of qualification B.
  • I meet some of qualification C.
  • No, I do not meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.

03


What is your highest level of education completed?
  • I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

04


If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.

05


How many years of direct work experience do you have in security, law enforcement, social services, group homes, or a closely related field?
  • No experience
  • Minimal, less than one year.
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 8-9 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 10 years or more

06


If you indicated you possess direct work experience in security, law enforcement, social services, group homes, or any closely related field, please describe that experience in detail.

07


How many years of direct work experience do you have with at-risk children and/or juveniles?
  • No experience
  • Minimal, less than one year.
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 8-9 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 10 years or more

08


If you indicated you have experience working with at-risk children and/or juveniles, please describe that experience in detail.

09


Are you currently certified in First Aid?
  • Yes
  • No

10


Are you currently certified in CPR?
  • Yes
  • No

11


Are you certified in the use of .2% Oleoresin Capsicum?
  • Yes
  • No

12


Do you have direct work experience that required you to compile and develop assorted records and reports that involve detainees?
  • Yes
  • No

13


Do you have direct work experience that required you to use unarmed restraint techniques?
  • Yes
  • No

14


Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
  • Yes
  • No

15


Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

16


Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
  • Yes
  • No

17


The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work, Weekend work,

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