Corrections Officer | Protect & Maintain Safety

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Corrections is hiring Correctional Officers for the Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex area. The position is based in La Grange, KY and offers full-time employment with overtime eligibility and shift premiums.

Responsibilities include maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, and safeguarding staff and visitors. A high school diploma is required, and applicants must meet age and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be twenty years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.

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

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Corrections is hiring Correctional Officers for the Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex area. The position is based in La Grange, KY and offers full-time employment with overtime eligibility and shift premiums.

Responsibilities include maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, and safeguarding staff and visitors. A high school diploma is required, and applicants must meet age and licensing requirements.