Correctional Sergeant: Lead Custody & Security

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Sergeant in Eddyville, KY. The role provides training and direction to Correctional Officers and inmates, leveraging custody, security, and safety expertise to keep facilities safe.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong observation, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work under pressure, foster teamwork, and make decisive judgments.

Qualifications

• Must have strong observation skills and communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to establish teamwork and make sound judgments.

Responsibilities

• Supervises correctional officers in maintaining custody and control of inmates.
• Supervises and conducts periodic inmate counts.
• Conducts searches of inmate persons, packages, and cells for contraband.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Completes investigations including disciplinary reports, grievances, theft reports, or others as assigned.
• Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Completes evaluations on employees.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Sergeant in Eddyville, KY. The role provides training and direction to Correctional Officers and inmates, leveraging custody, security, and safety expertise to keep facilities safe.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong observation, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work under pressure, foster teamwork, and make decisive judgments.