Correctional Officer

About the role

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals to fill a critical role within correctional institutions. Correctional Officers work 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

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Must be twenty years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment
• Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to applicable state or federal laws

Skills

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

Pay

$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.

Schedule

Full time, 40.0 hours per week. Eligible for overtime pay.

Benefits

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