Correctional Captain

About the role

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Correctional Captain to supervise custodial security staff and manage juvenile detention facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all custodial security staff on an assigned shift.
• Coordinate staff schedules and monitor performance.
• Monitor juveniles' behavior and recommend alternative behavior plans.
• Report and document unusual events and behaviors to management.
• Prepare and review incident reports and juvenile records.
• Train and brief oncoming staff.
• Compile administrative reports and inform supervisors of issues and concerns.
• Assist youth with recreational and work-related projects.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work, or similar fields, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a custodial security setting.
• Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field can substitute for six months of non-supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field can substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience.
• Completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program.

SkillsLeadership qualities.

Respect for all staff, youth, and persons.

Maturity, reliability, and self-discipline.

Benefits

• Locality premium pay of $5.23 per hour.
• Shift premium of $2.13 per hour for shifts between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., $1.13 between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., and $2.13 on weekends and holidays.

Pay

$57,288.96 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, flexible schedule with potential for overtime and weekend/holiday shifts.