Juvenile Justice Sergeant — Lead Corrections & Security

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Sergeant to supervise and support staff within a juvenile facility. The role emphasizes safety, discipline, and program delivery for youth in custody, with lead responsibilities for supervision, evaluations, and incident reporting.

Essential duties include coordinating staff activities, maintaining logs, and assisting in counseling and group activities.

Qualifications

Must have one year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.

Responsibilities

Has functional supervision over and coordinates the work of employees or inmates for a specialized program or detail.
Performs custodial security functions.
Supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles.
Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
Supervises Correctional Officers.
Completes evaluations and approves time and attendance.
Maintains shift logs on juvenile's activities and notifies supervisors of issues.
Completes incident reports as needed.
Assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.
Checks premises and ensures the safety of juveniles.
Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
Assists in group counseling sessions and assignments.
Transports juveniles to off campus outings, appointments, etc.