Juvenile Justice Corrections Officer: Transport & Custody

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality premium pay

Shift premium—3pm–11pm

Shift premium—11pm–7am

Weekend premium

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Louisville is seeking a Correctional Officer for the Department of Juvenile Justice. This highly responsible position involves transporting youth, maintaining custody, and ensuring safety in a juvenile detention setting.

The job requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and successful completion of the DJJ Training Academy within six months. Overtime and shift premiums apply, with locality pay included where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• NONE
• NONE
• Must be twenty years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
• Must successfully complete DJJ Training Academy within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation to youth detained to DJJ. Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas. Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• Transports DJJ juveniles to and from medical and court appointments as well as placements in other facilities. Uses mechanical and safety restraints when needed.
• Maintains appropriate logs and reports as needed and ensures proper/timely maintenance on automobiles assigned to the unit.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Louisville is seeking a Correctional Officer for the Department of Juvenile Justice. This highly responsible position involves transporting youth, maintaining custody, and ensuring safety in a juvenile detention setting.

The job requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and successful completion of the DJJ Training Academy within six months. Overtime and shift premiums apply, with locality pay included where applicable.