Overtime-Eligible Correctional Sergeant: Lead & Train Officers

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a Correctional Sergeant to supervise correctional officers, conduct inmate counts, searches, and investigations, and to ensure safety and security within a correctional facility.

The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure, with a focus on teamwork and decision-making in a high-stakes environment. Located at Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex in Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year of experience in corrections or related fields; substitutions allowed by education.
• Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises correctional officers in custody and control of inmates.
• Supervises inmate counts and conducts inspections for contraband.
• Performs searches of inmates, packages, and cells for contraband.
• Responds to emergencies and safety incidents.
• Conducts investigations and disciplinary reports; handles grievances and theft reports.
• Ensures timely completion of reports and evaluations of employees.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Decision making

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree substitute for six months experience

Bachelor's degree substitute for one year experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a Correctional Sergeant to supervise correctional officers, conduct inmate counts, searches, and investigations, and to ensure safety and security within a correctional facility.

The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure, with a focus on teamwork and decision-making in a high-stakes environment. Located at Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex in Lexington, KY.