Lead Correctional Sergeant - Juvenile Justice

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice in Newport, KY seeks a Correctional Sergeant for a full-time executive-branch role. The position involves leading correctional staff, ensuring security, and coordinating services for juveniles within a structured facility.

The role requires maturity and reliability, with overtime potential and mandatory training. Locality and shift premiums apply, and applicants must meet education and experience requirements.

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.
• An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience.
• A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for the year of required experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

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.

Job description

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice in Newport, KY seeks a Correctional Sergeant for a full-time executive-branch role. The position involves leading correctional staff, ensuring security, and coordinating services for juveniles within a structured facility.

The role requires maturity and reliability, with overtime potential and mandatory training. Locality and shift premiums apply, and applicants must meet education and experience requirements.