Correctional Officer

About the role

Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas
• Attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates
• Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and for other security risks
• Completes required reports and daily logs
• Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches

Ideal candidate

• Strong communication skills
• Observation skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

Requirements

• High school graduate
• Must be twenty years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification
• All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment
• Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information

Qualifications

• No specific experience, training, or skills required beyond high school graduation
• For the Department of Juvenile Justice, must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials

Pay

• Salary $39,127.68 annually (Pay Grade 10)
• Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour
• Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
• Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
• Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour
• Eligible for overtime pay

Schedule

• Full time
• 40.0 HR/WK

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