Counselor B (Corrections)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision with residents to perform disciplinary hearings of infractions of the rules and/or to classify new arrivals and perform assessments and identify appropriate programs for individuals or groups.
 

Pay Grade: 43

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, criminal justice; or a closely related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION; TRAINING; AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews residents’ classification; checks status of residents and warrants; reviews pending charges and parole status; contacts other agencies regarding warrants, parole and probation status.
• Conducts Administrative Fact-Finding hearings on reports issued to residents.
• Prepares and signs all hearing reports including final decision, supporting documentation and specified or recommended disciplinary guidelines.
• Communication with residents and staff regarding daily operations
• Research existing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, administrative decisions pertaining to cases heard.
• Schedules hearings by reviewing violation reports; assembles documents for hearing.
• Keeps logbooks, prepares and maintains standard records and reports.
• Monitors safety practices by following SCDC policies and procedures.
• Tracks disciplinary convictions of residents; conducts disciplinary reviews.
• Interviews residents to identify program needs; reviews program credits and program reviews that result in sentencing credits.
• Enters classification levels into OMSe.
• Reviews resident’s movement/reclassification to move to higher or lower security housing.
• Maintains all data in Corrections/YJEC internal computer system.
• Research criminal history of residents using Corrections/YJEC data system.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
   

KSAs

• Ability to understand and withstand provocative behaviors.
• Ability to maintain and establish a meaningful rapport with counselors, subordinates, and clients.
• Ability to evaluate data from reports.
• Ability to work with various support agencies in exchange for information and data.
• Ability to use tact in problem situations.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and a positive approach.
• Ability to write meaningful reports.
• Ability to make on-the-spot decisions.
• Ability to conduct hearings and/or presentations
   

Special Requirements

• Must be able to function in a prison environment.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s license or secure one upon date of employment.
• Must be able to work shift, evening, and on weekends, if required.
• Must pass NCIC background check.
• Will be required to pass drug testing and TB screening.
• Must be able to participate in annual in-service and other training programs as required.
   

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.