Correctional Officer — Public Safety & Teamwork

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium included

Shift Premium

Weekend Premium

Holiday Premium

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking motivated individuals for the Corrections Officer role at the Department of Corrections in West Liberty, KY. The position requires a high school diploma and emphasizes safety, security, and teamwork to manage inmates and daily operations.

Starting pay is $39,127.68 per year plus locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums. This full-time state job offers overtime eligibility and requires compliance with state regulations and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• No prior experience required.
• Must maintain required licensure/certifications for length 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

Observation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking motivated individuals for the Corrections Officer role at the Department of Corrections in West Liberty, KY. The position requires a high school diploma and emphasizes safety, security, and teamwork to manage inmates and daily operations.

Starting pay is $39,127.68 per year plus locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums. This full-time state job offers overtime eligibility and requires compliance with state regulations and licensure requirements.