Correctional Officer — Safety & Security Leader

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; 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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Lexington invites applicants for a Correctional Officer role. The position emphasizes security, inmate supervision, reporting, and safety for staff and the public within a state facility.

Base annual pay is $39,127.68, plus locality and shift premiums, with overtime eligibility for full-time staff. Candidates must meet age and licensing requirements and complete training requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience, Training, or Skills: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Special Requirements: Must be twenty years of age, valid driver's license, must complete training within six months, maintain credentials.

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

Communication skills

Observation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Lexington invites applicants for a Correctional Officer role. The position emphasizes security, inmate supervision, reporting, and safety for staff and the public within a state facility.

Base annual pay is $39,127.68, plus locality and shift premiums, with overtime eligibility for full-time staff. Candidates must meet age and licensing requirements and complete training requirements.