Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 08/31/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00
Salary (Annually) $48,684.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Somerville, TN
Department Children's Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, FAYETTE COUNTY
This role will support 2nd shift of the work site
This classification of DCS Sergeant has a starting salary of $4,057/mo.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time increasingly responsible youth or adult security work including, at least, one year of residential youth security work; qualifying full-time employment in the youth security field with the State of Tennessee may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment;
- Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
- Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
- Have no conviction for a felony;
- Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority;
- Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
- Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
- Submit to and pass a pre-employment physical exam administered by a licensed physician that relates to the essential functions of the position.
Overview
This classification performs supervisory children's services work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the second supervisory class in the DCS Officer sub-series. An employee in this class is assigned to work in an institutional setting providing student and worker supervision as an assistant shift supervisor at a large institution or a supervisor of two shifts at a small institution and may be assigned to work on a fixed or other schedule. This class differs from DCS Corporal in that an incumbent of the latter performs supervisory duties of lesser scope and complexity or may function in a specific non-supervisory capacity. This class differs from DCS Lieutenant in that an incumbent of the latter supervises all employees on a shift at a large institution or provides twenty-four-hour supervision of all employees at a small institution.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates staff to ensure institutional schedule is being followed properly in a timely manner without compromising the safety and security of the institution. Supervises a small staff of DCS Officers and DCS Corporals and acts as the shift supervisor in the absence of the DCS Lieutenant or assisting with shift operation.
- Assigns staff to posts according to institutional needs and monitors all security posts on a daily basis to ensure compliance with procedures and to address youth needs. Observes all areas for any unusual activities and/or procedure violations by staff and/or youth.
- Provides constant supervision of institutionalized youth by maintaining security. Authorizes searches on youth, staff and areas to prevent and detect any contraband.
- Documents significant events in the shift report (e.g. fights, medical emergencies, etc.). Advises superiors of events that require immediate attention. Addresses and resolves youth and/or staff conflicts immediately before situations escalate.
- Verifies the youth counts recorded by the Central Operations Center. Authorizes the transporting of youth off campus to various appointments (i.e. court, medical appointments, etc.).
- Explains to youth and staff appropriate behavior expectations. Addresses and corrects inappropriate youth and staff behaviors.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies
- Decision Quality
- Directs Work
- Communicates Effectively
- Action Oriented
- Self-Development
Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety and Security
- Law and Government
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Reaction Time
Tools & Equipment
- Telephone
- Video Recording Equipment
- Handheld Radio
- Computer
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.
