Corrections Recruit

Kentucky League of Cities; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,194; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Lexington, KY, is hiring a Corrections Officer to supervise adult offenders. The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and pass various examinations. Salary is $15.385 per hour, and a valid driver's license is required. The role involves call back duty and completion of a background check.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and present proof of citizenship.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Must pass a written test with a score of 70 or above.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, secure, and control adult offenders.
• Work any shift and call back duty.
• Submit to background checks and examinations including drug testing.

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Lexington Fayette Urban County Government | Lexington, KY

Overview

Duties involve the direct daily supervision, security, and control of adult offenders.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. (Must present proof of citizenship)
• Must be at least 21 years of age and provide a copy of a state issued birth certificate.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must not have been terminated from any job in the past year.
• Must be willing to work any shift and call back duty.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Must have the strength and agility to allow the employee to perform job duties, which would be found at the level of medium work (i.e. exerting 20-50 pounds of force) and including occasional very heavy work, (i.e. exerting in excess of 100 pounds.)
• For Veteran's preference, applicants must submit a copy of Form DD 214
• Because of the nature of work individual shall submit to a background check as part of the examination process and must successfully complete same before being eligible for certification and/or employment.

Examination

• Applicants must pass a written test that assesses both cognitive and aptitude skills needed to be successful in the position of Corrections Officer (a score of 70 or above must be attained).
• Study guides are available for check out; contact 859-425-2739 to make a request for one.
• Those passing the written exam will be invited to an interview.
• Based on the interview, a certain number of individuals will be required to submit to a psychological suitability evaluation, polygraph and physical exam that includes drug testing.
• You must successfully complete each component to be placed on the eligibility list.

Salary Information: $15.385 per hour

Application Process

Submit LFUCG electronic application through www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

Contact

Faye Baron
Staff Assistant Sr.
200 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40507