Correctional Officer

Job Summary Position: Correctional Officer Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location: 3475 Spurr Road, Lexington, KY 40511, USA Employment Type: Full Time (18A, 40.0 hrs/wk) Pay Grade: 10 Base Salary: $39,127.68 annually (plus locality premium $5.228/h). Shift Premium: $2.13/h between 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., $1.13/h between 11:01 p.m.–6:59 a.m., weekend and holiday premium $2.13/h. Responsibilities Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting or performs related special assignments. At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of detained juveniles; maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for juveniles in a detention center. Takes required actions during emergencies situations and stands watch in each unit. Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development. Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.; checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings. Maintains the booking program to record youth's daily behaviors and interactions between courts and family visits to document disturbances and other unusual events of behavior. Oversees the juveniles during program functions at the detention centers. Completes incident reports and other documentation as needed according to detention center rules; assists juveniles in complaint procedures. Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required. Transports juveniles as needed. Additional Information This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed. Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday–Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department. Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co‑pays will be reimbursed by the department. This position will receive locality premium pay ($5.228 added to the hourly rate) pursuant to 101 KAR 2:034. The locality premium pay is not considered a raise or part of base pay; rather, it is a temporary measure being taken by the department to improve recruitment and retention to meet the continuing critical staffing needs in these counties. Additionally, a shift premium of $2.13 an hour has been approved for all correctional series positions working between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., a $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., and $2.13 an hour on weekends and holidays. Minimum Requirements Education: High school graduate. Experience, training, or skills: None. Substitute education for experience: None. Substitute experience for education: None. 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. 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. Contact Contact: Shaun Faulkner, email View email address on click.appcast.io, phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D. #J-18808-Ljbffr