Correctional Officer

About the role

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking a highly responsible Correctional Officer to join our team. This position is essential and has been designated for mandatory operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation to youth detained to DJJ.
• Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
• Completes transportation requests providing services in the most efficient manner.
• Performs counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles.
• Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
• Transports DJJ juveniles to and from medical and court appointments as well as placements in other facilities.
• Uses mechanical and safety restraints when needed.
• Assists in providing support services to youth and their families, such as de-escalating youth and informing families about facilities, residential and private.
• Maintains appropriate logs and reports as needed and ensures proper/timely maintenance on automobiles assigned to the unit.
• Maintains documentation on other vehicles used.
• Communicates with detention facilities statewide and other law enforcement agencies regarding youth behavior.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.

Requirements

• Must be twenty years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
• 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.

Qualifications

• No education requirement.
• No experience requirement.

Skills

• Self-discipline
• Reliability

Benefits

• Locality Premium – $5.228 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

Pay

Salary: $39,127.68 annually

Schedule

Shifts: Between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., and weekends.

Benefits

• Medical cannabis legalization does not apply to employees in this position due to other applicable state or federal laws.

Additional Information

• This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
• May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.