Correctional Officer
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.
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have Strong communication skills Observation skills Be a team player Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure
Pay
- Salary $39,127.68 Annually
- Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour
- Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
- Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
- Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour
Benefits
- Compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1)
- Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
- Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
- Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Minimum Requirements
- EDUCATION: High school graduate.
- EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
- SUBSTITUTE EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: NONE
- SUBSTITUTE EXPERIENCE FOR EDUCATION: NONE
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
Working Conditions
Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Contact Information
Please contact Tim East at tim.east@ky.gov if you have questions about this advertisement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D