Juvenile Detention Custody Officer

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Officer in Newport, KY. This full-time executive branch position requires maintaining custody of juveniles in a secure detention setting and supervising activities, with overtime eligibility and locality and shift premiums.

Applicants must be 20+, high school graduate, no prior experience required; training academy in Louisville; valid driver's license; work in a hazardous facility; probationary period of six

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE.
• Must be twenty years of age and able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting or performs related special assignments.
• At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of detained juveniles; maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for juveniles in a detention center.
• Takes required actions during emergencies situations and stands watch in each unit.
• Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
• Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.; checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
• Maintains the booking program to record youth's daily behaviors and interactions between courts and family visits to document disturbances and other unusual events of behavior.
• Oversees the juveniles during program functions at the detention centers.
• Completes incident reports and other documentation as needed according to detention center rules; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required.
• Transports juveniles as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Officer in Newport, KY. This full-time executive branch position requires maintaining custody of juveniles in a secure detention setting and supervising activities, with overtime eligibility and locality and shift premiums.

Applicants must be 20+, high school graduate, no prior experience required; training academy in Louisville; valid driver's license; work in a hazardous facility; probationary period of six