Correctional Sergeant

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in La Grange, KY is seeking a Correctional Sergeant to join KCPC. The position features a 40-hour workweek, locality pay, and shift differential in addition to the base salary listed.

The team values compassionate care and teamwork in a state forensic facility serving 120 counties. The ideal candidate must have one year of relevant corrections or related experience, with education substitutions allowed.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school graduate.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Two options allow substituting education for experience (Associate's or Bachelor's degrees).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a unit or program promoting teamwork and a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Schedule daily activities, set goals, and assess effectiveness.
• Provide training and information for patient records and supervisors.
• Monitor security functions and daily living of patients; oversee staff on unit.

Education

High school graduate

Associate's degree substitution for experience

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 9/18/2026 (11:59 PM ET).

Job ID: 2604720.

Title: Correctional Sergeant.

Pay Grade: 11.

Salary: $35,326.80 - $51,952.32 Annually.

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK.

Hiring Agency: Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab.

Location: 1612 Dawkins Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA

Description

We are looking for a Correctional Sergeant to join our team. Our Correctional staff receive locality pay andwe offer shift differential pay in addition to the base salary listed! Our team has a 40-hour work week andour officer to patient ratio is more favorable than most facilities. We truly value our team at KentuckyCorrectional Psychiatric Center (KCPC).

Our staff makes a real difference in the lives of patients who are often in need of care. With an opportunity to change lives daily, every interaction with our patients can belife changing to our staff. Candidates who value human connection and empathy will find this work immenselyrewarding knowing that their efforts directly impact a patient’s health and well-being. Enjoy benefitsincluding health and life insurance, paid sick and vacation leave and retirement benefits. KCPC performscompetency evaluations in Kentucky and we are the only forensic hospital in the state serving all 120counties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate a Unit or Program promoting teamwork, communication, consistency and motivation to team members. Provide a safe, therapeutic and custodial environment.
• Coordinate unit team meetings and schedules daily activities and functions. Establish program goals and assess effectiveness of methods for attaining them.
• Implement behavior management plan and ensure officer participation and documentation. Inventory and order program supplies. Oversee performance of officers on unit.
• Role model appropriate interaction with patients and provide training for new officers. Provide information to supervisors and for patient’s medical records.
• Verbally and physically intervene in volatile situations as needed. Provide reports of incidents for supervisors. Communicate personnel related concerns to Lieutenants.
• Monitor and perform all security related functions of the living unit. Oversee all aspects of patients daily living and closely monitor and utilize all modes of communication.
• Perform any and all special duties as assigned by the supervisors ensuring compliance with facility and departmental procedures and regulations.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Skills in teamwork, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and communication skills.
• Be willing and able to work any shift.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for the year of required experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty-one 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 when providing transportation.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jim Beyea at [e-mail] or 502-225-5257.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D