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Work Activities Job InformationState of Tennessee Job InformationOpening Date/Time:06/11/2024 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time06/17/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$4,450.00 Salary (Annually):$53,400.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location:Somerville, TNDepartmentChildren's Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, JOHN S. WILDER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIVISION, FAYETTE COUNTYThis classification, DCS Lieutenant, currently has a starting salary of $4,980 monthly/$59,760 annually.QualificationsEducation and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school or high school equivalent (GED/HiSet). Experience must be equivalent to four years of full-time work within youth or adult corrections, military, law enforcement, or security work experience. This experience could include but is not limited to, working with trauma-exposed youths, justice-involved youths, at-risk youths, and youth mentoring programs geared toward reducing recidivism or minimizing exposure to or involvement into the justice system.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
Be a citizen of the United States;
Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
SummarySummary: Under direction, is responsible for supervisory children's services work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the highest class in the DCS Officer sub-series. An employee in this class is assigned to work in an institutional setting providing student and officer supervision as the shift supervisor at a large institution or the supervisor of a 24-hour schedule at a smaller institution. This class differs from DCS Sergeant in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for acting as an assistant shift supervisor at a large institution or as a supervisor of two shifts at a small institution.
ResponsibilitiesCoordinating the Work and Activities of Others:
Acts as the shift supervisor on a daily basis.
Coordinates staff to ensure institutional schedule is being followed properly in a timely manner without compromising the safety and security of the institution.
Making Decisions And Solving Problems
Makes decisions for the facility in the absence of the appointing authority or senior management and takes appropriate actions.
Anticipates staff shortages and schedules staff to ensure that shortages are kept to a minimum.
Assigns staff to posts according to institutional needs.
Knows how and when to utilize the contingency plan in case of emergencies.
Authorizes the use of confinement for youth.
Monitor Processes, Materials, Or Surroundings
Ensures that constant supervision of youth is being maintained.
Authorizes searches on youth, staff and areas to prevent and detect any contraband.
Monitors all security posts on a daily basis to ensure compliance with procedures and to address youth needs.
Identifying Objects, Actions, And Events
Observes all areas for any unusual activities and/or procedure violations by staff and/or youth.
Observes and identifies security breaches throughout the institution.
Updating And Using Relevant Knowledge
Participates in required trainings and makes suggestions for future training needs.
Resolving Conflicts And Negotiating With Others
Addresses and resolves youth and/or staff conflicts immediately before situations escalate.
Addresses and attempts to resolve youth and staff written grievances.
Performing For Or Working Directly With The Public
Ensures visitation procedures are being implemented properly by staff.
Ensures vendors are authorized and that tool checks are being performed.
Ensures visitors are authorized on facility.
Consults with outside law enforcement officials regarding institution incidents.
Developing And Building Teams
Works together as part of a team and ensures that the team is effectively staying on task.
Processing Information
Verifies youth counts recorded by the Central Operations Center.
Communication With Supervisors, Peers, Or Subordinates
Communicates institutional needs to staff throughout a shift.
Advises superiors of events that require immediate attention.
Informs security manager of procedures, schedules or other institutional functions that may need to be changed.
Documenting/Recording Information
Completes and checks facility incident reports, inquiry reports, disciplinary reports, chemical bin cards, maintenance requests and tool inventories.
Prepares physical restraint reports.
Documents attendance and leave information.
Documents significant events in the shift report (e.g. fights, medical emergencies, etc.).
Documents via email any additional information as required to the appropriate parties.
Interpreting The Meaning Of Information For Others
Explains policies and procedures to subordinates.
Training And Teaching Others
Trains subordinate staff and co-workers in both an informal and formal setting
Ensures required training is being accomplished.
Guiding, Directing, And Motivating Subordinates
Prepares and facilitates subordinate staff's Job Performance Plans, Monthly Performance, Briefings, Interim Reviews and Annual Performance Evaluations.
Coaching And Developing Others
Explains to youth and staff appropriate behavior expectations.
Addresses and corrects inappropriate youth and staff behaviors.
Ensures youth and staff comply with behavior expectations.
Oversees large staff of DCS Officers, DCS Corporals and DCS Sergeants.
Models appropriate behaviors for subordinates and youth.
Assisting And Caring For Others
Ensures youths' personal hygiene needs are being met.
Administers first aid when needed.
Ensures individual youth are receiving medications in the dormitory from authorized medical staff.
Uses physical intervention to prevent self-harm to the youth and/or staff.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Or Material
Inspects areas for damaged or non-functioning doors, locks, etc.
Establishing And Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Establishes a rapport to effectively supervise staff to maintain the integrity of the institution.
Listens to subordinates feedback on various issues.
Staffing Organizational Units
May participate in an interview board for the hiring process for the institution.
Getting Information
Ensures staff are monitoring and documenting youth behavior for evaluations and treatment teams.
Receives briefings from the previous shift.
Checks e-mail and mailbox for current and updated information.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, Or Equipment
Authorizes the transporting of youth off-campus to various appointments (e.g. court, medical appointment, etc.).
Operates hand-held radios.
Authorizes the use of mechanical restraints during transporting youth or physical Interventions.
Performing Administrative Activities
Attends staff meetings.
Attends any other related meetings as assigned.
Conducts roll call to ensure staff comply with policy and brief staff on
significant events.
Approves supplies for an assigned area.
Ensures all documentation is maintained properly or sent to the required areas.
Ensuring The Quantifiable Characteristics Of Products, Events, Or Information
Ensures the amount of supplies are adequate for an assigned area.
The skill to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
The skill to understand verbal communication and convey verbal communication effectively and efficiently
The skill to listen to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
The skill to make appropriate decisions on a daily basis
The skill to make the appropriate judgment decision, at an advanced level, on a daily basis
The skill to provide leadership, at an advanced level, by example
The skill to organize work efficiently and effectively
The skill to use problem solving techniques, at an advanced level, in daily work
The skill to be aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do, at a broader level
Abilities
The ability to track all movement on campus at all times (e.g. youth movement, staff movement, visitor/vendor movement, etc.)
The ability to recognize inappropriate behavior at all times
The ability to multitask between two or more activities, at an advanced level
The ability to coordinate shift assignments to subordinate staff
The ability to be sensitive when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
The ability to deal with difficult personalities and situations, at a broader level, on a daily basis
Tools & Equipment
Handheld radios
Mechanical restraints
Motor Vehicles
Washers/dryers
TN Driver StandardsState of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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