Correctional Officer

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Sandy Hook (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium $5.23/hr

Shift Premium $2.13/hr

Weekend Premium $2.13/hr

Holiday Premium $2.13/hr

Overtime eligibility

EOE

Job summary

Kentucky Department of Corrections seeks motivated individuals for the role of Correctional Officer in Sandy Hook, KY. You will contribute to safety and security by enforcing rules, supervising inmate activities, and completing daily logs.

Must be twenty years of age, have a high school diploma, and possess a valid driver’s license. Overtime eligibility applies, with locality and shift premiums as part of compensation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE.
• Must be twenty years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 9/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2604679

Position: Correctional Officer

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: 505 Prison Connector
Sandy Hook, KY 41171 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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).

Shift Premiums

• 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 Rita Harris at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D