Correctional Officer (Part-Time)
About the role
Creating a better, safer Kentucky. Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. Location: 374 New Bethel Church Road, Fredonia, KY 42411, USA. 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. This position has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months.
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.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Observation skills
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
Requirements
- Education: High school graduate.
- Experience, training, or skills: None required.
- Age: Must be twenty years of age.
- Driver's license: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- For 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.
- Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
Pay
- Base salary: $18.81 per hour (Pay Grade 10)
- Locality premium: $5.23 per hour
- Shift premium: $2.13 per hour
- Weekend premium: $2.13 per hour
- Holiday premium: $2.13 per hour
- Employment type: Executive Branch, Part‑Time (less than 100 hours/month), eligible for overtime pay.