Location: Chattanooga Metropolitan Area Command - Chattanooga, Tennessee.Position: Regular Full Time Correctional Duty Officer, Residential Re-Entry CenterPay Rate: $16.84/hour.About this opportunity:Maintains custody, control and accountability of the high-risk population of Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Federal inmates assigned to the Residential Reentry Center (RRC). The primary duty is to supervise, observe, report and record inappropriate behavior, to generate and maintain relevant records, to ensure the safety of staff, inmates and the community through established accountability procedures for inmates housed both in the RRC as well as for inmates on Home Detention.Key responsibilities:
- Supervises and monitors the activities of inmates ensuring safety and compliance with established laws, rules and regulations. Produces reports and records of inappropriate behavior.
- Makes periodic, random rounds of the facility; records any incidents occurring on assigned shift by use of inmate incident reports or on logs. Facilitates and records headcounts to ensure inmate accountability.
- Obtains urine specimens and tests for alcohol use by inmates, using specified procedures.
- Documents resident movement for both in-house inmates and inmates on Home Detention.
- Conducts pat, wand, room and vehicle searches for detection and deterrence of contraband. Documents results of searches.
- Makes and receives phone calls for inmate accountability.
- Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Contacts proper emergency services for persons requiring emergency treatment.
- Monitors Center activities by use of video surveillance camera system.
- Secures, distributes and records inmate medication(s) in accordance with established procedures.
- Checks inmates in and out of the facility and records inmate whereabouts on sign in/sign out and movement sheets.
- Ensures that inmates perform assigned cleaning tasks in a proper manner.
- Monitors and supervises visitors entering and leaving the facility.
- Takes proper action in case of fire/tornado alarms and documents such.
- Uses interpersonal skills rather than physical force to control inmates. Documents any incidents requiring physical force and reports these to the Director.
- Interfaces with inmates with mental and physical disabilities.
What we are looking for in you:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience performing correctional, security or social service work preferred., OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Work is an office environment where there are limited physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.
Employee Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans and more!
Why work for us?The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.The Salvation Army strives to do the Most Good for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.Five values at the heart of everything we do...We are...
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
Additional Information:All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.To apply, click on the Apply Now icon at the bottom of this posting.Application Submittal Period: November 01, 2024 - November 17, 2024All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledWhen an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!Other details
- Job Family KT-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Corrections
- Pay Type Hourly
- Hiring Rate $16.84
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