Corrections Officer: Safety, Security & Teamwork

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking dedicated individuals for Correctional Officer positions in Pineville, KY. The role involves maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, and ensuring safety within a state correctional facility.

Salary starts at $39,127.68 annually, with locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums. The job is full-time, executive branch, with OT eligibility, located at 560 Correctional Drive, Pineville, KY.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school graduate.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

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 skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking dedicated individuals for Correctional Officer positions in Pineville, KY. The role involves maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, and ensuring safety within a state correctional facility.

Salary starts at $39,127.68 annually, with locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums. The job is full-time, executive branch, with OT eligibility, located at 560 Correctional Drive, Pineville, KY.