DCS CORPORAL – 05202025-68097 Position Available In Johnson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Information State of Tennessee Job InformationOpeningDate/Time05/20/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time05/26/202511:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,017.00 – $5,028.00Salary(Annually)$48,204.00 – $60,336.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, StateLocationKnoxville, TNOak Ridge, TNCleveland, TNLaFollette,TNTazewell, TNJamestown, TNLenoir City, TNDecatur, TNAthens,TNMadisonville, TNWartburg, TNBenton, TNKingston, TNHuntsville,TNClinton, TNNew Market, TNMaryville, TNElizabethton, TNNewport,TNRutledge, TNGreenville, TNMorristown, TNSneedville,TNRogersville, TNMountain City, TNSevierville, TNBlountville,TNKingsport, TNErwin, TNJohnson City, TNDepartmentChildren’sServices

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OF CHILDREN’SSERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, KNOX COUNTY WORKING TITLE

DCS Corporal – Dependent & Neglect Youth Transport -Grand East This is a Corporal position in the Dependent & Neglect YouthTransport division of the Statewide Transportation LogisticsServices team. This position will service the Grand East Region,and can potentially sit in any one of the counties listed. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, youmay be required to provide information about your criminal historyin order to be considered for this position.

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

Education equivalent to graduation from astandard high school and experience equivalent to one year offull-time children’s services work in a residential setting.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Applicants for this classmust: Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assignedweapons; Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date ofapplication; Be a citizen of the United States; Have a good moral character, as determined byinvestigation; Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a mannerapproved by the appointing authority; Agree to release all records involving their criminal historyto the appointing authority; Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBIfor a fingerprint based criminal history records check; Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged underany other than honorable conditions from any branch of the UnitedStates armed forces; Pass a physical examination administered by a licensedphysician that is consistent with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct and that relates to the essential functions of theposition; Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensedmental health professional that is consistent with the Americanswith Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functionsof the position; Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use ofillegal drugs OR certify that they have not used any controlledsubstance illegally within the past twelve months; Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time ofappointment; Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course ofinstruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy.

ExaminationMethod:

Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Servicepositions.

Overview Summary:

Under general supervision, performschildren’s services supervisory work of routine difficulty; andperforms related work as required.

Distinguishing Features:

This isthe first supervisory class in the DCS Officer sub-series. Anemployee in this class supervises a small staff of DCS Officers ina institutional setting or may perform certain specificnon-supervisory assignments. An employee in this class may beassigned to work on a fixed or rotating schedule. This classdiffers from DCS Officer in that an incumbent of the latterperforms non-supervisory children’s services duties at theworking-level. This class differs from DCS Sergeant in that anincumbent of the latter is a second line supervisor and mayfunction as an assistant shift supervisor at a large institution ora supervisor of two shifts at a small institution.

ResponsibilitiesGuiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:

Prepares and facilitates subordinate staffs Job PerformancesPlans, Monthly Performance Briefings, Interim Reviews and AnnualPerformance Evaluations. Coordinating the

Work and Activities ofOthers:

Assists shift supervisors with shift operations. Coordinates staff to ensure institutional schedule is beingfollowed properly in a timely manner without compromising thesafety and security of the institution.

Evaluating Information toDetermine Compliance with

Standards:

Enforces rules and regulations. Communicating with

Supervisors,Peers, or Subordinates:

Advises superiors of events that require immediateattention. Communicates institutional needs to staff throughout a shift.

Performing for or Working Directly with the

Public:

Checks visitors for any contraband. Performs vendor tool checks. Ensures visitors are authorized on facility. Consults with outside law enforcement officials regardinginstitution incidents.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiation with

Others:

Addresses and resolves youth and/or staff conflicts immediatelybefore situations escalate. Addresses and attempts to revolve youth writtengrievances.

Processing Information:

Verifies the youth counts recorded by the Central OperationCenter.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events:

Observes all areas for any unusual activities and/or procedureviolations by youth and/or staff. Observes and identifies security breaches throughout theinstitution.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:

Performs searches on youth, staff and areas to prevent anddetect any contraband. Provides constant supervision of institutionalized youth bymaintaining security. Monitors youths chores such as cleaning dormitories, removingtrash, collecting and dispersing laundry to maintain a clean livingenvironment.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for

Others:

Explains polices and procedures to subordinates.

Making Decisionand Solving Problems:

Determines how to utilize available staff in the event of staffshortage. Assigns staff to posts according to institutional needs. Knows how and when to utilize the contingency plan in case ofemergencies. Authorizes the use of confinement for youth. Provides input on transferring youth to other dormitories. Assists with the implementation of the Individual ProgramPlan.

Documenting/Recording Information:

Completes facility incident reports, injury reports,disciplinary reports, chemical bin cards, maintenance requests andtool inventories.

Maintains daily dormitory log books:

youth counts, unusualevents (i.e. fights, medical emergencies, etc.), any personmovement, deficiencies, receiving and issuing youth mail, andchemical counts. Prepares physical restraint reports. Documents attendance and leave information. Maintains and updates youth rosters. Completes confinement observation documentation. Documents significant events in the shift report. Documents laundry items counts. Prepares monthly progress reports. Completes daily youth evaluation forms.

Assisting and Caring for

Others:

Uses physical intervention to prevent self-harm to the youthand/or others. Administers first aid to students when needed. Supervises individual youth when receiving medications in thedormitory from authorized medical staff. Oversees youths personal hygiene. Issues personal hygiene items to youth as needed.

Establishingand Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:

Effectively establishes and maintains a rapport withsubordinate staff to maintain the integrity of theinstitution.

Developing and Building Teams:

Works together as part of a team.

Coaching and DevelopingOthers:

Supervises a small staff of DCS Officers. Ensures youth and staff comply with behavior expectations. Addresses and corrects inappropriate youth and staffbehaviors. Conducts and facilitates group counseling sessions withyouth. Supervises youth activity groups. Models appropriate behaviors for subordinates andstudents. Explains to youth appropriate behavior expectations.

PerformingAdministrative Activities:

Attends youth discipline and grievance committee meetings. Attends treatment team meetings. Attends any other related meetings as assigned. Attends staff meetings. Conducts roll call to ensure staff are complying with policyand brief staff on significant events. Orders supplies for assigned areas.

Updating and Using RelevantKnowledge:

Participates in required trainings.

Getting Information:

Monitors and documents youth behavior for evaluations andtreatment teams. Supervises staff who monitors and documents youth behavior forevaluations and treatment teams. Receives briefing forms from the previous shift. Checks e-mails and mailbox for current and updated information.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:

Uses mechanical restraints during transporting youth orphysical interventions. Transports youth off-campus to various appointments (i.e.court, medical, etc.). Operates washing/drying machines and hand-held radio.

Trainingand Teaching Other:

Trains subordinate staff and co-workers in both an informal andformal setting. Teaches youth how to perform personal hygiene, housekeeping,laundry and cleaning tasks.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, orMaterial:

Inspects laundry items for damages and stains. Inspects areas for damaged or non-functioning doors, windows,locks, etc.

Estimating the

Quantifiable Characteristics of Products,Events, or Information:

Determines the amount of supplies needed for assignedareas.

Staffing Organizational Units:

May participate in an interview board for the hiring processfor the institution. Competencies (KSA’s)

Competencies:

1. Decision Quality 2. Learning on the Fly 3. Organizing 4. Time Management 5. Conflict Management 6. Sizing Up People 7. Drive for Results 8. Perseverance 9. Organizational Agility 10. Written Communications 11. Approachability 12.

Motivating Others Knowledge:

Knowledge of operating a motor vehicle

Skills:

The skill to understand written sentences and paragraphs inwork related documents The skill to understand verbal communication and convey verbalcommunication effectively and efficiently The skill to listen to what other people are saying, takingtime to understand the points being made, asking questions asappropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times The skill to make appropriate decisions on a daily basis The skill to make the appropriate judgment decisions on a dailybasis The skill to provide leadership by example The skill to organize work efficiently and effectively The skill to use problem solving techniques in daily work The skill to be aware of others’ reactions and understandingwhy they react as they do

Abilities:

The ability to track all movement on campus at all times (i.e.youth movement, staff movement, visitor/vendor movement, etc.) The ability to recognize inappropriate behavior at alltimes The ability to multitask between two or more activities The ability to coordinate shift assignments to subordinatestaff The ability to be sensitive when something is wrong or islikely to go wrong The ability to deal with difficult personalities and situationson a daily basis Tools & Equipment Hand held radios Mechanical restraints Motor vehicles Washers/dryers TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positionsthat may involve driving responsibilities require candidates tomeet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver’s license For the past five years, the candidate’s driver record must nothave record of the following violations: driving under theinfluence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for movingviolations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include yourDriver’s License Information under the Licenses and Certificationssection of your application.•Agencies may allow an exception basedon other factors.