Correctional Officer
$39.13kCommonwealth of Kentucky
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7/5/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 2603150 Correctional Officer Pay Grade10 Salary $39,127.68 Annually Locality Premium - $5.23 per hourShift Premium - $2.13 per hour
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 Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections 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? Look no further! The Kentucky Department ofCorrections 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 tomaintain safety and control of offenders. This position is located at the Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex in Lexington, KY. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
- Strong communication skills
- Observation skills
- Be a team player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
- Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
- Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour
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