Correctional Officer

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Fredonia (KY); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

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Shift Premium

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Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking motivated individuals for Correctional Officer positions in the Department of Corrections. This role involves maintaining safety and security, supervising inmate activities, and attending to inmates’ needs within a state facility.

Ideal candidates will possess basic education, strong communication and observation skills, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team. A valid driver’s license and age requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE.
• Special requirements: Must be twenty years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Be a team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Formation

High school graduate

Description du poste

Job Details

Advertisement closes: 10/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 10

Salary: $39,127.68 Annually

• Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour


• Shift 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

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location: 374 New Bethel Church Road
Fredonia KY 42411 USA

Description

Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky

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

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.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.23, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:

• Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour


• Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour


• Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour

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 Tim East at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D