Correctional Officer: Protect & Enforce in Safe Communities

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium $5.23 per hour

Shift Premium $2.13 per hour

Weekend Premium $2.13 per hour

Holiday Premium $2.13 per hour

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in West Liberty, KY, is seeking motivated individuals for the Correctional Officer role. The position offers a full-time schedule with overtime eligibility and a base salary of $39,127.68 plus per-hour locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums.

Responsibilities include maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, attending to inmate needs, inspecting for security risks, and completing daily reports.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and observation skills are required.
• Teamwork and attention to detail are essential for safety and security.
• Must be twenty years of age and hold a valid driver's license; Department of Juvenile Justice requires training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security of inmates, staff, and the public by enforcing rules 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 inmates.
• Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and 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

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in West Liberty, KY, is seeking motivated individuals for the Correctional Officer role. The position offers a full-time schedule with overtime eligibility and a base salary of $39,127.68 plus per-hour locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums.

Responsibilities include maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, attending to inmate needs, inspecting for security risks, and completing daily reports.