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

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

Special Requirements

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.

Pay

Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 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

Schedule

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.