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

Must be twenty years of age.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.

Qualifications

None substitute.

Skills

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

Schedule

Full Time
Overtime Pay Eligible
18A
40.0 HR/WK

Benefits

Probationary Period: Initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.