Job Information

DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
710 S. 5TH STREET
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37206
6158628356
https://sheriff.nashville.gov/apply

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Updated: January 09, 2025

Position Title: Correctional Officer Trainee

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring and building an eligibility list of qualified applicants.

Salary Information: $48,115.96 - After 5 week academy moves to $52,471.07 and after 6 month probation moves to $57,958.26

Benefit Information:

80 hours vacation
11 paid holidays
96 sick hours
24 hours of personal leave
tuition reimbursement

Department Contact:
Kirk Hopkins
HR Recruiter
(615) 862-8356
kirk.hopkins@nashvillesheriff.gov

Department Overview: As a law enforcement agency committed to public safety, we strive to be the leader in the field of corrections, service of civil process and innovative community-based programs emphasizing accountability, diversity, integrity, and professionalism.

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Typical Duties:

Assisting with securing and overseeing care and well-being of inmates
Monitoring inmate movement within a facility
Conducting searches of cells, inmates and visitors
Preparing reports
Submitting appropriate incident and disciplinary write-ups
Providing inmate security at hospitals, courts, and other assigned destinations
Assisting with inmate processing as needed
May transport inmates to various locations

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

Work involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions. Employee works in a correctional environment that requires physical stamina and exposure to hazardous and stressful situations. Employees may be required to work varying shifts and weekends and must be able to defend themselves or others against physical attack.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or state issued GED., twenty-one (21) years of age, and a U.S. Citizen. Valid Drivers License may be required for some positions.

Applicants who have served in any branch of the military MUST provide a copy of their DD214 long-form. Any discharge status other than "honorable" may preclude you from being considered for employment due to state law under T.C.A 41-4-144.

*If you received an Entry Level Separation of General Discharge under Honorable Conditions, you may be eligible to apply for a waiver. Provide all relevant documents along with your DD214 to online application.

Per state law any applicant who has been convicted of, or has pleaded guilty to, or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or municipal ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances will not be considered for employment.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must participate in a Written Examination and Physical Standards Test as part of the qualifying process. Invitations to the examinations are emailed to qualified candidates. Be sure your email address is up-to-date. The written exam is administered each month. Candidates passing the written exam will be invited to participate in the physical standards test (scheduled every month). Candidates attending physical standards test must pass both parts of the test to be placed on the eligibility register.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to compile and maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to physically restrain violent or unruly individuals.
Ability to deal courteously with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work in a stressful and physically demanding environment.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to 615-862-6640

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