Juvenile Detention Security Captain

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Paducah, KY is seeking a Correctional Captain to oversee custodial security staff in a juvenile detention setting. This executive‑branch, full‑time role offers a base salary and locality/shift premiums as described in the advertisement.

The position requires at least three years in corrections or related supervisory work with youth, a high school diploma, and completion of the DJJ Training Academy or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience: 3 years in corrections, law enforcement or youth supervision; at least 1 year supervisory in custodial settings.
• Substitutions: associate degree substitutes six months, bachelor's substitutes one year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial security staff on assigned shift in a juvenile detention facility.
• Coordinate staff schedules, monitor performance and enforce policies.
• Monitor youth behavior and document incidents; transport as needed.
• Prepare incident reports and juvenile records; brief oncoming staff.
• Attend meetings and ensure proper subordinate training.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Custodial security

Youth rehabilitation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DJJ Training Academy

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Paducah, KY is seeking a Correctional Captain to oversee custodial security staff in a juvenile detention setting. This executive‑branch, full‑time role offers a base salary and locality/shift premiums as described in the advertisement.

The position requires at least three years in corrections or related supervisory work with youth, a high school diploma, and completion of the DJJ Training Academy or equivalent.