Corrections Officer — Safety & Security (Full‑Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Locality premium

Shift premium

Weekend premium

Holiday premium

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in Eddyville, KY, is seeking motivated individuals to fill the position of Correctional Officer. You will help maintain safety and control of offenders and work as part of a team to enforce rules and ensure facility security.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and ability to meet licensure requirements; this full-time role includes locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums with an annual base salary of $39,127.68 plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience necessary; substitutes allowed per policy.
• Must meet all licensure and regulatory requirements at employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and security by enforcing rules and supervising inmates.
• Supervises inmate activities in housing, dining, recreation, and work areas.
• Attends to medical, visitation, and property needs of inmates.
• Inspects premises for contraband and security risks; conducts counts and searches.
• Completes required reports and daily logs.

Skills

Strong communication

Observation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in Eddyville, KY, is seeking motivated individuals to fill the position of Correctional Officer. You will help maintain safety and control of offenders and work as part of a team to enforce rules and ensure facility security.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and ability to meet licensure requirements; this full-time role includes locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums with an annual base salary of $39,127.68 plus