Overtime-Eligible Juvenile Detention Officer

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Officer to maintain custody of detained youths at the Paducah facility. The role requires vigilance, maturity, and reliability to ensure a safe, respectful environment and compliance with detention center rules.

The employee may be assigned overtime, shifts vary, and training is provided at the DJJ Training Academy in Louisville. A high school diploma is required and a valid driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be twenty years of age and have a valid driver's license.
• Must complete DJJ Training Academy within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a detention setting.
• Supervises detained juveniles and maintains a safe, secure environment.
• Responds to emergencies and monitors units as assigned.
• Transports juveniles as needed.
• Completes incident reports and attends meetings.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Officer to maintain custody of detained youths at the Paducah facility. The role requires vigilance, maturity, and reliability to ensure a safe, respectful environment and compliance with detention center rules.

The employee may be assigned overtime, shifts vary, and training is provided at the DJJ Training Academy in Louisville. A high school diploma is required and a valid driver's license is necessary.