Correctional Officer I (Part Time)

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Kentucky is seeking a custody officer to process inmates, supervise work release, control inmate movement, and provide routine medical care.

The role also maintains the corrections database and prioritizes the physical welfare of prisoners; candidates should have high school diploma, some corrections experience, and be prepared to pass medical, drug, and agility screenings; fluency with the Jail Custody Division Policy Manual is expected.

Qualifications

• Corrections experience desired.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Capable of obtaining a working knowledge of Jail Duties.
• Capable of becoming fluent in the Jail Custody Division Policy Manual.
• Sound interpersonal skills to work with staff, prisoners, court officers, and the public.
• Must pass medical exam, pre-employment drug screen, and pre-employment physical agility screen.

Responsibilities

• Processes inmates, conducts work release program, controls inmate movement, and provides routine medical care to prisoners.
• Maintains corrections data base, and exhibits concern for the physical welfare of all prisoners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Drug screening

Physical agility

Policy manual knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $24.08 to $26.61

Essential Functions:

• Processes Inmates, Conducts Work Release Program, Controls Inmate Movement, and Provides Routine Medical Care to Prisoners.
• Maintains Corrections Data Base, and Exhibits Concern for the Physical Welfare of All Prisoners.

Requirements:

• Corrections Experience Desired.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• He/She must be capable of obtaining a working knowledge of Jail Duties.
• He/She must be capable of becoming fluent in the LCSO Custody Division Policy Manual.
• He/She must possess sound interpersonal skills which would enable them to work with fellow staff, prisoners, court officers, and the general public.
• He/she must meet and pass medical exam and minimum standards, pass pre-employment drug screen, and pre-employment physical agility screen.