Correctional Officer Job at Kentucky Department Of Corrections, La Grange, KY 40031

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Job Description

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5/23/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-04236
Correctional Officer
Pay Grade
10
Salary
$33,000.00

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Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
Luther Luckett Correctional Complex
1612 Dawkins Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
Description
Are you ready to Brave the Challenge?

Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! 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.

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.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  • 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.
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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stacy Rigdon at StacyA.Rigdon@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Job Summary
  • Location
    La Grange, KY 40031
  • Job Type
    Full Time
  • Date Posted
    2023-05-12
  • Expiration date
    2026-09-22