Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer Location: 3000 Ash Avenue, Pewee Valley, KY 40056, USA Pay Grade: 10 | Salary: $39,127.68 annually | Locality Premium: $5.23 per hour | Shift, Weekend, Holiday Premium: $2.13 per hour each | Employment Type: Executive Branch, Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay, 18A, 40.0 hr/wk Overview 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. 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. Ideal Candidate Strong communication skills Observation skills Be a team player Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure 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. Compliance All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. 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 Initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr