Correctional Officer — Safety, Security & Teamwork

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Town of La Grange (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; 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

Overtime eligible

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals for Correctional Officer roles at a state facility in La Grange, KY. This position involves maintaining safety and security, supervising inmate activities, and responding to medical, visitation, and property needs.

Applicants must be high school graduates; no prior experience required. Must be twenty years old, possess a valid driver's license, and complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience, training, or skills: None required.
• Special requirements: Must be twenty years of age with a valid driver's license.
• Department-specific training to be completed within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security of inmates, staff, and the public.
• Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, 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

Strong communication skills

Observation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals for Correctional Officer roles at a state facility in La Grange, KY. This position involves maintaining safety and security, supervising inmate activities, and responding to medical, visitation, and property needs.

Applicants must be high school graduates; no prior experience required. Must be twenty years old, possess a valid driver's license, and complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six