Correctional Officer

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet; Louisville (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency is seeking a Correctional Officer in Louisville, KY who will be responsible for transporting and maintaining custody of detained youth. Candidates must be at least 20 years old and possess a valid driver's license. The role includes completing required training within six months of employment and working in a regulated environment. Competitive salary with various shift premiums applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be twenty years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation to youth detained to DJJ.
• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• Completes transportation requests providing services in the most efficient manner.
• Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
• Transports DJJ juveniles to and from medical and court appointments.

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9 / 21 / 2025 (8 : 00 PM EDT) 25-05568 Correctional Officer Pay Grade

10 Salary $39, Annually

Locality Premium – $ per hour

Shift Premium - $ per hour between 3 : 00 and 11 : 00

Shift Premium - $ per hour between 11 : 01 and 6 : 59

Weekend Premium - $ per hour

Holiday Premium - $ per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR / WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 8711 LaGrange Road

Building E

Louisville, KY 40242 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) 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.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit :

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

Provides transportation to youth detained to DJJ. Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.

Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting. Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.

Completes transportation requests providing services in the most efficient manner. Performs counts and / or wellness checks for juveniles. Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.

Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.

Transports DJJ juveniles to and from medical and court appointments as well as placements in other facilities. Uses mechanical and safety restraints when needed.

Assists in providing support services to youth and their families, such as de-escalating youth and informing families about facilities, residential and private.

Maintains appropriate logs and reports as needed and ensures proper and timely maintenance on automobiles assigned to the unit. Maintains documentation on other vehicles used.

Communicates with detention facilities statewide and other law enforcement agencies regarding youth behavior. Attends meetings and trainings as required.

Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks virtual training, and one-week ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel are required for the ACT and provided by the department.

This position has an approved Locality Premium of $, 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 - $ an hour between 3 : 00 and 11 : 00

Shift Premium $ an hour between 11 : 01 and 6 : 59

Weekend Premium - $ per hour

• Holiday Premium - $ 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