Correctional Officer (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium

Shift Premium

Weekend Premium

Holiday Premium

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a part-time Correctional Officer to join the Department of Corrections in Eddyville, KY. The role includes security duties, supervising inmate activity, and maintaining safety with a strong emphasis on teamwork and attention to detail.

Applicants must be at least 20, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to complete any required training. Locality and shift premiums apply, with healthcare and state employment benefits per policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be twenty years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
• If Department of Juvenile Justice, must complete Training Academy within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security of inmates, staff, and public by enforcing rules.
• Supervises inmate activities in housing, dining, recreation, and work areas.
• Attends to medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of inmates.
• Inspects and patrols grounds for contraband and security risks.
• Completes required reports and daily logs.
• Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Correctional Officer (Part-Time)

Pay Grade

10

Salary

$18.81 Hourly

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 | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

266 Water Street

Eddyville, KY 42038 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.

This position is Part-Time, less than 100 hours per month.

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 offirearms and ammunition at the time of employment.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother 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 foradditional 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Candy Dickerson at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D