Corrections Officer: Protect Safety & Order

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking motivated individuals for Correctional Officer roles in La Grange, KY. The position involves maintaining safety and security, supervising inmate activities, and ensuring compliance with rules and procedures in a state correctional facility.

Applicants must be at least twenty years old, possess a valid driver's license, and may be required to complete training within six months.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, observation, and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a security environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security by enforcing rules and procedures.
• Supervises inmate activities in housing, dining, 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

Communication skills

Observation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking motivated individuals for Correctional Officer roles in La Grange, KY. The position involves maintaining safety and security, supervising inmate activities, and ensuring compliance with rules and procedures in a state correctional facility.

Applicants must be at least twenty years old, possess a valid driver's license, and may be required to complete training within six months.