Correctional Captain

About the role

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Pay

• $57,288.96 annually (Pay Grade 14)
• Locality premium – $5.23 per hour
• Shift premium – $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift premium – $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• Weekend premium – $2.13 per hour
• Holiday premium – $2.13 per hour

Schedule

• Full time, 40.0 hours per week
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Position is deemed essential and designated for mandatory operations; incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave
• May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed

Responsibilities

• Supervises all custodial security staff on an assigned shift in a juvenile detention facility
• Supervises assigned security staff during shift and coordinates staff schedules; monitors performance and ensures policies and procedures are carried out
• Monitors juveniles' behavior and recommends alternative behavior plans
• Reports, documents and uplines unusual events and behaviors to management
• Prepares and reviews incident reports and other documentation necessary for daily operation; reviews juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation; briefs oncoming staff
• Transports juveniles as needed
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required; ensures proper subordinate training
• Compiles administrative reports and informs supervisors of issues and concerns
• Performs other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work-related projects

Requirements

• High school graduate
• Must have three years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above
• At least one year of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity in a custodial security setting
• Must be twenty-one years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment
• Must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy (two weeks on the job training, four weeks Monday–Friday at the academy training location in Louisville, Kentucky; overnight lodging and travel required for the ACT and provided by the department)

Qualifications

• An associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required non-supervisory experience
• A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience
• For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience

Working conditions

Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. This position has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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