Correctional Sergeant

Job Title: Correctional Sergeant Pay Grade: 11 Salary: $43,046.16 Annually Locality Premium: $5.23 per hour Shift Premium: $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Shift Premium: $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. Weekend Premium: $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium: $2.13 per hour Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Location: 2420 Roberts Drive, Ashland, KY 41102 USA About the Department The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re‑entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life‑changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. Responsibilities Has functional supervision over and coordinates the work of employees or inmates for a specialized program or detail. Performs custodial security functions. Supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development. Supervises Correctional Officers, completes evaluations and approves time and attendance. Maintains shift logs on juvenile activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures. Provides support services for routine maintenance, checks premises and ensures the safety of juveniles, attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings. Assists in group counseling sessions and assignments. Transports juveniles to off‑campus outings, appointments, etc. Must be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior. May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects. 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. For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff. Minimum Requirements Education: High school graduate. Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have one year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12‑21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above. Substitute Education for Experience: An Associate’s degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor’s degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for the year of required experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute Experience for Education: NONE Special Requirements: Must be twenty‑one 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 when providing transportation. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Hope Smith at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr