DCS SECURITY MANAGER - 05122026-77675

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, FAYETTE COUNTY

This classification of DCS Security Manager has a starting salary of $5,647 monthly/ $67,764 yearly

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or other related acceptable field; and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years) of full-time increasingly responsible youth or adult security related work, including at least two years of supervisory experience and one year of correctional security experience.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in a social or behavioral science or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required non-specialized experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time experience in security work may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

1. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
2. Be a citizen of the United States;
3. Possess a valid drivers license prior to and during employment;
4. Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
5. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
6. Have no conviction for a felony;
7. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority;
8. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
9. Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
10. Submit to and pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that relates to the essential functions of the position.

Overview

This classification is responsible for managerial work of considerable difficulty. Responsibilities includes oversight of security in a secure residential detention facility for juveniles classified as criminal offenders and delinquents. An employee in this class manages security in a developmental, therapeutic, treatment-focused juvenile detention facility and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

1. Creates, implements, and modifies security standards, policies and procedures to ensure safety and security of staff and students. Review and revise policies, procedures, individual job assignments, emergency contingency plans to ensure they meet accreditation standards.
2. Monitors and reviews information from closed caption security cameras in order to ensure security is maintained. Reviews internal shift and incident reports to keep aware of security incidents, and identify risks/trends in order to ensure safety and security of staff and students.
3. Participates in or conduct critical incident debriefing to evaluate, assess, and make plans for improvement. Responds to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, security breaches by following emergency response procedures to ensure safety and security within facility.
4. Accurately responds to requests for information in a timely fashion for the effective operation of facility.
5. Reviews staff/student grievances and hold discussions for equitable resolution, promote harmonious working relationships, and enhance productivity.
6. Conducts routine staff meetings to obtain relevant information regarding facility operations (e.g., security risks, material needs, requests for policy changes, interpersonal conflicts) in order to ensure safe, effective facility operation.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Decision Quality
2. Manages Complexity
3. Ensures Accountability
4. Builds Effective Teams
5. Manages Ambiguity

Knowledge:

1. Public Safety and Security
2. Administration and Management
3. Public Safety and Security

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Complex Problem Solving
3. Management of Personnel Resources
4. Writing

Abilities:

1. Written Comprehension
2. Reaction Time
3. Deductive Reasoning
4. Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

1. Personal Computer, Laptop, Desktop
2. Security Access/Control Systems
3. Video Surveillance Systems
4. Telephones

TN Driver Standards

State 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.