Corrections Officer: Shape Safe Kentucky Communities

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pewee Valley (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Correctional Officer in Pewee Valley, KY. The role involves maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, and ensuring safety for inmates, staff, and the public.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; no prior experience required. A valid driver's license and required training are noted, with local and shift premiums applied to the base pay.

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 skills

Observation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Correctional Officer in Pewee Valley, KY. The role involves maintaining security, supervising inmate activities, and ensuring safety for inmates, staff, and the public.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; no prior experience required. A valid driver's license and required training are noted, with local and shift premiums applied to the base pay.