Correctional Officer (Part-Time)
About the role
The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals to fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working 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
Education: High school graduate.
Experience, training, or skills: None required.
Special 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Observation skills.
- Be a team player.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Pay
$18.81 hourly. 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
Part-time (less than 100 hr/month). Eligible for overtime pay. 40.0 hr/wk.
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.