Corrections Supervisor: Custody & Safety

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in La Grange, KY, is seeking a Correctional Sergeant. This role provides training and direction to officers and inmates, leveraging custody, security, and safety expertise to support facility operations.

Qualified applicants should have one year in corrections or related fields, with a high school diploma. The position offers full-time state employment with potential overtime and a salary around $43,046.16 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with rehabilitation of offenders, or supervision of young adults in related settings.
• Strong observation and communication skills with leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain teamwork and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises correctional officers in maintaining custody and control of inmates
• Supervises and conducts periodic inmate counts
• Conducts searches of inmate persons, packages, and cells for contraband
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations
• Completes investigations including disciplinary reports and grievances
• Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner
• Completes evaluations on employees

Skills

Corrections experience

Leadership abilities

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in La Grange, KY, is seeking a Correctional Sergeant. This role provides training and direction to officers and inmates, leveraging custody, security, and safety expertise to support facility operations.

Qualified applicants should have one year in corrections or related fields, with a high school diploma. The position offers full-time state employment with potential overtime and a salary around $43,046.16 annually.