Juvenile Detention Security Captain

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Captain to oversee custodial security operations in a juvenile detention setting. The role emphasizes leadership, shift supervision, incident reporting, and coordination with staff and management.

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements, including a high school diploma and several years in corrections or youth supervision, with supervisory responsibility. Training and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of corrections, law enforcement, or youth supervision experience.
• At least one year in a supervisory capacity in a custodial setting.
• Substitution options: associate's degree substitutes for six months; bachelor's degree substitutes for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all custodial security staff on an assigned shift in a juvenile detention facility.
• Monitors juveniles' behavior and recommends alternative behavior plans.
• Prepares incident reports and briefs oncoming staff.
• Transports juveniles as needed.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required.
• Compiles administrative reports and informs supervisors of issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Corrections knowledge

Criminal justice experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Captain to oversee custodial security operations in a juvenile detention setting. The role emphasizes leadership, shift supervision, incident reporting, and coordination with staff and management.

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements, including a high school diploma and several years in corrections or youth supervision, with supervisory responsibility. Training and overtime may be required.