Juvenile Detention Security Captain

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a seasoned Correctional Captain to lead custodial security staff at a juvenile detention facility in Bowling Green. This executive-branch, full-time role demands maturity, reliability, and strong leadership to maintain safety and order.

The position emphasizes incident reporting, staff development, and coordination with management, with extensive training opportunities and potential for overtime within a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Three years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.
• At least one year in a supervisory capacity in a custodial security setting.
• Substitution options: associate or bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Must be twenty-one years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial security staff on an assigned shift in a juvenile detention facility.
• Coordinates staff schedules and monitors performance to ensure policy compliance.
• Documents incidents and behavior; briefs oncoming staff and transports youths as needed.
• Attends meetings and trainings; ensures subordinate training and prepares administrative reports.
• Performs other physical efforts in assisting youth with projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Detention operations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a seasoned Correctional Captain to lead custodial security staff at a juvenile detention facility in Bowling Green. This executive-branch, full-time role demands maturity, reliability, and strong leadership to maintain safety and order.

The position emphasizes incident reporting, staff development, and coordination with management, with extensive training opportunities and potential for overtime within a demanding environment.