Correctional Officer

Position Overview Title: Correctional Officer (Pay Grade 10) Salary: $39,127.68 annually Locality Premium: $5.23 per hour Shift, Weekend & Holiday Premiums: $2.13 per hour each Employment Type: Executive Branch | Full Time | Eligible for Overtime Pay | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Location: 3105 Spurr Road, Lexington, KY 40511 USA Description Creating a better, safer Kentucky. Do you want to kick‑start your career in Criminal Justice? 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. This position is located at the new Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex. Responsibilities Maintain control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas. Attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates. Inspect and patrol grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks. Complete required reports and daily logs. Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches. Ideal Candidate Strong communication skills Observation skills Team player Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Minimum Requirements Education: High school graduate. Experience, Training, or Skills: None. 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. 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. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D. #J-18808-Ljbffr