Juvenile Detention Officer – Custody & Security

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Louisville (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 Louisville to maintain custody of detained youth and support safe, structured programs. The role emphasizes discipline, accountability, and growth opportunities within the state’s juvenile justice system.

Incumbents complete mandatory training, may work overtime, and will participate in shifts with a focus on safety and community re-entry readiness.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school graduate.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

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; assistsjuveniles in complaint procedures.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required.
• Transports juveniles as needed.

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Officer in Louisville to maintain custody of detained youth and support safe, structured programs. The role emphasizes discipline, accountability, and growth opportunities within the state’s juvenile justice system.

Incumbents complete mandatory training, may work overtime, and will participate in shifts with a focus on safety and community re-entry readiness.